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 79
... result of environmental contamination . Other effects of envi- ronmental contamination include an increased incidence of asthma in children and neurotoxically derived psychological problems or develop- mental delay in children . But ...
... result of environmental contamination . Other effects of envi- ronmental contamination include an increased incidence of asthma in children and neurotoxically derived psychological problems or develop- mental delay in children . But ...
Page 80
... result of environmental contamination , and pneumonia and influenza are also leading causes of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives . Many of these leading causes of death could be the result of a compromised environment ...
... result of environmental contamination , and pneumonia and influenza are also leading causes of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives . Many of these leading causes of death could be the result of a compromised environment ...
Page 201
... result , thousands of Indian people in the surrounding towns have suffered thyroid cancer and reproduc- tive disorders . Because of their lifestyle of eating natural foods , In- dian people were more at risk , and they were studied ...
... result , thousands of Indian people in the surrounding towns have suffered thyroid cancer and reproduc- tive disorders . Because of their lifestyle of eating natural foods , In- dian people were more at risk , and they were studied ...
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Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous Peoples Lorelei A. Lambert Limited preview - 1999 |
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