What is known about the health and living conditions of the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, the Sami?
The Sami are the indigenous ethnic population of northern Scandinavia. Their health condition is poorly known, although the knowledge has improved over the last decade.The aim was to review the current information on mortality, diseases, and risk factor exposure in the Swedish Sami population.Health...
Main Author: | Per Sjölander |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2011-10-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/8457/12499 |
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