AMAP assessment 2002 : human health in the Arctic.

Date:
[2003], ©2003
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Description

"This report is one of five detailed assessment reports that provide the accessible scientific basis and validation for the statements and recommendations made in the second AMAP State of the Arctic Environment report, 'Arctic Pollution 2002' that was delivered to Arctic Council Ministers at their meeting in Inari, Finland in October 2002"--P. vii.

Publication/Creation

Oslo : Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP), [2003], ©2003.

Physical description

xiii, 137 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm

Contributors

Contents

Ethno-cultural adaptation of the peoples of the Arctic region -- Health status of the Arctic residents -- Priority contaminants, 'new' toxic substances, and analytical issues -- Biological monitoring: human tissue levels of environmental contaminants -- Toxicological properties of persistent organic pollutants and related health effects of concern for the Arctic populations -- Recent dietary studies in the Arctic -- Lifestyle factors as determinants of health in Arctic communities, with emphasis on pregnant women and adverse pregnancy outcome -- The effects of Arctic pollution on population health -- Risk reduction strategies for Arctic peoples.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-136).

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Where to find it

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    Medical Collection
    QH545.A1 2002A43
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ISBN

  • 8279710167
  • 9788279710165