| Medical Mission Santo Tomas' Parish, Peru |
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Local Life
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| 12,000-13,500ft. Quechua Ancient Incan culture Potatoes Subsistence farming |
| 11 Rural Villages surround Santo Tomas' all almost 2 hrs away |
At these high elevations
most adults have some
form of cataract eye
condition due to the
strong UV Rays
most adults have some
form of cataract eye
condition due to the
strong UV Rays
Population of Santo Tomas’ proper is approx. 6,000
Another 34,000 are in the 78 surrounding villages in the area
(total 40,000). 11 small clinics are in the outlying areas
Another 34,000 are in the 78 surrounding villages in the area
(total 40,000). 11 small clinics are in the outlying areas
Diet is mainly potatoes and occasional
lima beans. No other vegetables grow
at these altitudes
Economy is farming, herding llamas,
alpacas, sheep and some cattle. They
don’t eat the meat from their animals,
they sell the wool.
lima beans. No other vegetables grow
at these altitudes
Economy is farming, herding llamas,
alpacas, sheep and some cattle. They
don’t eat the meat from their animals,
they sell the wool.