{"product_id":"health-transitions-in-arctic-populations-9780802094018","title":"Health Transitions in Arctic Populations","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arctic regions are inhabited by diverse populations, both indigenous and non-indigenous. \u003cem\u003eHealth Transitions in Arctic Populations\u003c\/em\u003e describes and explains changing health patterns in these areas, how particular patterns came about, and what can be done to improve the health of Arctic peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study correlates changes in health status with major environmental, social, economic, and political changes in the Arctic. T. Kue Young and Peter Bjerregaard seek commonalities in the experiences of different peoples while recognizing their considerable diversity. They focus on five Arctic regions - Greenland, Northern Canada, Alaska, Arctic Russia, and Northern Fennoscandia, offering a general overview of the geography, history, economy, population characteristics, health status, and health services of each. The discussion moves on to specific indigenous populations (Inuit, Dene, and Sami), major health determinants and outcomes, and, finally, an integrative examination o\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405229990231,"sku":"9780802094018","price":33.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780802094018.jpg?v=1730489204","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/health-transitions-in-arctic-populations-9780802094018","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}