Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous PeoplesJones and Bartlett, 1999 - 250 pages The health of Native Americans is intimately tied to the health of the environment. Yet abuses of land, water, and air continue to compromise the health of native people and their land rights. This fascinating book explores this intimate relationship between people and the land, and environment and health. Here is an important message for health care providers, ecologists, and those who attempt to live their lives in harmony with the earth. |
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Page 183
... pollution in Russia . The pollution in Norilsk is 222 times more than in São Paulo , Brazil , considered severely polluted because of 350,000 tons of particu- lates and smoke emitted each year by industries ( Feshbach & Friendly , 1991 ) ...
... pollution in Russia . The pollution in Norilsk is 222 times more than in São Paulo , Brazil , considered severely polluted because of 350,000 tons of particu- lates and smoke emitted each year by industries ( Feshbach & Friendly , 1991 ) ...
Page 247
... pollution and , 20 dioxins and , 68 Harp seal , environmental pollution and , 190-191 Martin , Calvin , 5 Means , Russell , 83 Measles , 28 Medical ecology , health professionals and , 29-34 Medical waste , 134 Medicine Wheel - Medical ...
... pollution and , 20 dioxins and , 68 Harp seal , environmental pollution and , 190-191 Martin , Calvin , 5 Means , Russell , 83 Measles , 28 Medical ecology , health professionals and , 29-34 Medical waste , 134 Medicine Wheel - Medical ...
Page 250
... pollution in , 101 Wildlife : contamination / pollution and , 104 , 125 owls , 191-192 PCB contamination and , 131 poisoning of , 60 Wilmer , Mr. , 98 Winneboozo , 199 Witch hazel , 25 Women : cancer rates in , 80 dioxins and , 68-69 ...
... pollution in , 101 Wildlife : contamination / pollution and , 104 , 125 owls , 191-192 PCB contamination and , 131 poisoning of , 60 Wilmer , Mr. , 98 Winneboozo , 199 Witch hazel , 25 Women : cancer rates in , 80 dioxins and , 68-69 ...
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