L’insécurité alimentaire est un problème particulièrement ressenti par les Inuits du nord du Canada. La solution pourrait passer par des systèmes alimentaires culturellement adaptés.
- Assistant professor, Département de médecine sociale et préventive, Université Laval
Food insecurity is an issue felt particularly acutely by Inuit across Northern Canada. Culturally appropriate food systems may be the solution.
Les eaux océaniques se réchauffent, s’acidifient et s’appauvrissent en oxygène. Cinq facteurs peuvent être associés aux effets des changements climatiques sur les océans.
As the climate changes, the ocean is also changing. And that’s putting our health at risk.
When two or more epidemics co-exist and compound one another to worsen health, they are said to be syndemic. COVID-19 is feeding on other crises and diseases.
Although nutritious, inexpensive food options do exist for low-income Canadians, whether those foods are easily accessible or feasible has long evaded both nutrition researchers and politicians.
The North Water Polynya, or Pikialasorsuaq, is a key ocean area for Arctic animals and for Inuit hunting and fishing. Rocket launches threaten to contaminate the area with harmful chemicals.
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