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Despite the benefits of their traditional lifestyle, the Tsimane community is in a state of flux. As their exposure to urban life increases, researchers have noted concerning health trends, including rising obesity, cholesterol, and diabetes levels among people who traditionally did not experience these conditions.
While these changes bring alleviation from some health issues, they also threaten the very lifestyle that has earned the Tsimane respect as a model of health and longevity. However, the pride they take in their ancestry and lifestyle serves as a resilient anchor amid these transitions.