Richly illustrated with maps, charts, tables, and images, this atlas includes overviews of the physical environment that influences human health; cultures and languages of northern peoples; health conditions of children and youth; and health systems, policies, resources, and services.

Preface

Part One: The Circumpolar World

1.Introduction
2.Lands and Seas
3.Changing Climate
4.Plants and Animals

Part Two: Circumpolar Peoples

5.Cultures and Languages
6.Origins and Prehistory
7.History and Politics
8.Population and Settlements
9.Society and Economy

Part Three: Health Status

10.General Health
11.Children and Youth
12.Reproductive Health
13.Infectious Diseases
14.Cancer
15.Cardiovascular Diseases
16.Diabetes and Obesity
17.Injuries and Violence
18.Mental Health and Suicide

Part Four: Health Determinants

19.Genetic Susceptibility
20.Cold and Dark
21.Living Conditions
22.Environmental Quality
23.Nutrition and Physical Activity
24.Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Use

Part Five: Health Systems

25. Governance and Organization
26.Financing and Expenditures
27.Programs and Services
28.Education and Research

Bibliography

Credits and Documentation

Senior Editor: T. Kue Young

Associate Editors: Rajiv Rawat, Winfried Dallmann, Susan Chatwood, Peter Bjerregaard