Circumpolar health atlas /
Young, T. Kue.
Rawat, Rajiv.
Toronto ; London : University of Toronto Press,
c2012.
This book presents a stunning and immersive portrait of life in the Arctic region, with an emphasis on the factors that contribute to human health in this area. Written with the general reader in mind, it can be enjoyed even by those who have little previous knowledge about the circumpolar regions. The Circumpolar Health Atlas is also an informative and practical reference guide for health researchers, service providers, and policy makers, as it offers a broad, multidisciplinary understanding of the health of diverse populations who inhabit the polar regions of the northern hemisphere. The atlas includes overviews of the physical environment that influences human health, cultures and languages of northern peoples, different diseases and health conditions, and health systems, policies, resources, and services. It concludes with information on how education and research can be used to improve health in these regions.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-172).
Pt. I: The circumpolar world :  Introduction ; Lands and seas ; Changing climate ; Plants and animals -- Pt. II: Circumpolar peoples : Cultures and languages ; Origins and prehistory ; History and politics ; Population and settlements ; Society and economy -- Pt. III: Health status : General health ; Children and youth ; Reproductive health ; Infectious diseases ; Cancer ; Cardiovascular diseases ; Diabetes and obesity ; Injuries and violence ; Mental health and suicide -- Pt. IV: Health determinants : Genetic susceptibility ; Cold and dark ; Living conditions ; Environmental quality ; Nutrition and physical activity ; Smoking, alcohol and substance use -- Pt. V: Health systems :  Governance and organization ; Financing and expenditures ; Programs and services ; Education and research..
This book presents a stunning and immersive portrait of life in the Arctic region, with an emphasis on the factors that contribute to human health in this area. Written with the general reader in mind, it can be enjoyed even by those who have little previous knowledge about the circumpolar regions. The Circumpolar Health Atlas is also an informative and practical reference guide for health researchers, service providers, and policy makers, as it offers a broad, multidisciplinary understanding of the health of diverse populations who inhabit the polar regions of the northern hemisphere. The atlas includes overviews of the physical environment that influences human health, cultures and languages of northern peoples, different diseases and health conditions, and health systems, policies, resources, and services. It concludes with information on how education and research can be used to improve health in these regions.
Public health
Medical geography
Medical care
Physical geography