What evidence do you see, in the book Dancing Skeletons, of a holistic study?

Answer 1

Look at all of the causes of death in Mali -- infections, mosquitoes, unclean water, and so on. This author has taken a holistic approach, considering all of the causes of death.

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Answer 2

I forgot one of the biggest causes -- malnutrition.