Environment and Health in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Environment and Health in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9781000963021
ISBN-13 : 1000963020
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Book Synopsis Environment and Health in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by : Rais Akhtar

Download or read book Environment and Health in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh written by Rais Akhtar and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging book presents an insightful look into the contributing factors that have shaped the modern public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Reflecting on the historical, socio-economic, and contemporary scenario of environment and public health, this book presents chapters that discuss the role of spatial patterns of diseases, health-risk patterns, contributions of medical missionaries in health services in Kashmir, changing disease ecology of Leh, and traditional medical therapy in Ladakh, among others. This book also examines the cholera ecology in Kashmir during the 19th century, and the significance of Kangri ・ a portable traditional heat source ・ in cultural studies, economics, and cancer research. It investigates the role of traditional knowledge in the medical therapy of rural areas of Ladakh and the impact of urbanization on the quality of human health in Srinagar City. Besides, this book examines iodine deficiency disorders and the extension of vector-borne diseases. The essays also probe into the rising mental health concerns in post-pandemic Kashmir. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and teachers of physical geography, human geography, environmental studies, public health, and health sciences. It will also be of interest to political geographers, sociologists, policymakers, and those interested in the issues related to health and environment in the region.


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