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Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic Highlights Infrastructure Gaps Across Circumpolar Regions Related to Inuit Health – Demonstrates Strength of Inuit Culture
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Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic Highlights Infrastructure Gaps Across Circumpolar Regions Related to Inuit Health – Demonstrates Strength of Inuit Culture
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“ICC’s Circumpolar Inuit Health Steering Committee (CIHSC), composed of representatives from the four countries met last week via teleconference and discussed the COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee notes that high rates of overcrowding and insufficient housing have already proven worrisome with the elevated respiratory conditions faced by many in our communities. Coupled with the high rates of food insecurity experienced by many, our concerns are real and complex. The gaps in accessible medical services are also a very real and an even more pressing concern. If not addressed, they will contribute to increased risk of infection and potential loss of lives. While those outside of the Arctic are simply turning to technology for work and otherwise, access and availability to basic and affordable broadband across much of Inuit Nunaat, especially during this time of a global pandemic, has created an unfortunate and stark disparity. Connectivity is essential. These disparities have been seen to have adverse effects in other populations and have shown to increase the rates of COVID-19.”
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Press Release
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https://www.inuitcircumpolar.com/news/ongoing-coronavirus-pandemic-highlights-infrastructure-gaps-across-circumpolar-regions-related-to-inuit-health-demonstrates-strength-of-inuit-culture/
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English
Social Issues
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Health & Wellness
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Food & Drink
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Technology
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Economy
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Date Submitted (Dublin Core)
05/10/2020
Date Modified (Dublin Core)
05/10/2020
11/30/2020
Date Created (Dublin Core)
04/21/2020
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