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Ep 130 Cocoliztli: We do love a salty dish

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Devastating Impact of Epidemics in Mexico: A Historical Perspective

This chapter discusses the historical context and multiple factors that contributed to the cultural and population devastation during epidemics in Mexico, emphasizing the need to consider social and political factors alongside pathogens. It focuses on the Coco Leetsley epidemics in Mexico during the 16th to 19th centuries and explores the symptoms, effects, and high mortality rates of the disease outbreak.

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