Human Ecology, Heat Adaptation, and Belief Systems: The Hot-Cold Syndrome of Yucatan

1 April 1973

journal article
Published by University of Chicago Press in Journal of Anthropological Research

Vol. 29 (1) , 32-36
https://doi.org/10.1086/jar.29.1.3629623

Abstract

The cultural nature of the "hot-cold" syndrome has been emphasized in previous studies. I suggest that the syndrome is also an important aspect of biocultural adaptation among the Maya of Yucatan, especially in prevention of heatstroke and heat cramps, because it includes physiologically realistic rules for behavior during work in a hot climate.

Keywords

HEAT
CULTURAL NATURE
IMPORTANT ASPECT
PREVENTION
HOT COLD
BEHAVIOR
REALISTIC RULES
BIOCULTURAL ADAPTATION
INCLUDES PHYSIOLOGICALLY

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