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Social contexts, syndemics, and infectious disease in Northern Aboriginal populations

Article Abstract:

The selected experiences of northern North American people with infectious diseases, including the research on the 1918 influenza pandemic among Aboriginal communities in subarctic Canada are illustrated. The history of northern North American people is analyzed to examine the interactions among cocirculating pathogens and their links to important factors that exacerbated their adverse effects and contributed to excess mortality.

Influenza, Indigenous peoples, Influenza viruses

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Are the circumpolar Inuit becoming obese?

Article Abstract:

The ethnographic and epidemiological evidence of obesity among the Inuit/Eskimo in the circumpolar region is examined. The Inuit are at higher risk for obesity than other populations globally and hence community-based health interventions should be designed and evaluated in order to prevent the emerging epidemic of obesity and other chronic diseases.

Alaska, Genetic aspects, Obesity, Body mass index, Eskimos

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A subordinate status position increases the present value of financial resources for low 2D:4D men

Article Abstract:

A study examined the possible reasons for the differences in length of the second and fourth fingers among individuals. Results showed that many factors like testosterone levels, participation in sports and music besides others could be reasons for differences in the length of the fingers.

Scientific Research and Development Services, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Economic development, Testosterone, Fingers, Structure, Phalanges (Bones)

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