Infant mortality of Sami and settlers in Northern Sweden: the era of colonization 1750–1900

Infant mortality of Sami and settlers in Northern Sweden: the era of colonization 1750–1900

The study deals with infant mortality (IMR) that is one of the most important aspects of indigenous vulnerability. Background: The Sami are one of very few indigenous peoples with an experience of a positive mortality transition. Objective: Using unique mortality data from the period 1750&#x2013...

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Main Authors: Peter Sköld, Per Axelsson, Lena Karlsson, Len Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-10-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
infant mortality
indigenous
Sami
seasonality
parity, demography
vulnerability
Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/8441/13175

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