Native populations and western diseases

[Guest guest]

I have decided not to vaccinate my child. My child's physician (who

doesn't support my decision but has agreed to treat my daughter) posed

a question to me regarding vaccinations which I have not been able to

find the answer for.

If native groups eating their traditional diets are more resistant to

disease, then why did native groups perish in the face of " western

diseases " e.g. why did the native americans die in large numbers

because of the diseases brought to the new world by europeans?

I do know that native americans in particular did not have the most-

nutrient dense diet because of their heavy reliance on corn/grain but

think that the question is good ... and it is one that I cannot answer.

My doctor's argument is that resistance to disease and nutrition are

not necessarily linked.

Any thoughts are appreciated.