Frostbites in circumpolar areas

Circumpolar areas are associated with prolonged cold exposure where wind, precipitation, and darkness further aggravate the environmental conditions and the associated risks. Despite the climate warming, cold climatic conditions will prevail in circumpolar areas and contribute to adverse health effe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tiina Maria Ikäheimo, Juhani Hassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-10-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/8456/12235