Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10471558 Social Science & Medicine 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Climatic and environmental changes are being experienced most rapidly by Indigenous populations, such as Canadian Inuit. ► Climatic and environmental changes are altering local ecosystems in Northern Canada, negatively impacting a sense of place. ► Climatic and environmental changes and altered sense of place impacts physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. ► Climate-health research needs place-based research and programming to gather localized knowledge for health adaptation. ► Place-attachment is a vital indicator of health and well-being and climate change is an important determinant of health.
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