Indigenous Wellbeing in Response to Changing Environmental Conditions
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.493Keywords:
Inuit, sea ice, Environmental monitoringAbstract
This study investigates the effects of environmental conditions on the physical and mental wellbeing. The investigation specifically looks at the loss of sea ice in traditional Inuit settlements, a very crucial component of Inuit culture and survival. The loss of sea ice poses great physical injury as the ice is the main place for movement and transportation. The primary physical result of melting ice is increased reported illnesses from water, as a result of drinking raw water from traditional sources. Lastly, loss of cultural activities, claustrophobia, and anxiety all contribute to a decreasing mental health of the Inuit. Adaptations from historical events are also acknowledged.
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