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Oral Biofilm Sampling for Microbiome Analysis in Healthy Children

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Published on: December 31, 2017

Child health in Greenland.

Birgit V L Niclasen¹, Peter Bjerregaard

¹District Medical Clinic, Nuuk, Greenland. niclasen@greennet.gl

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health

|May 29, 2007

Summary

Child health in Greenland shows improvements in height and general health, but faces challenges with high child mortality, increasing chronic conditions like obesity, and the impact of social factors.

Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Public Health
Arctic Health

Background:

Child health in Greenland presents unique challenges influenced by socioeconomic and sociocultural factors.
Understanding current child health trends is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a comprehensive review of child health and health problems in Greenland.
To synthesize existing knowledge from various sources to inform future research and policy.

Main Methods:

A systematic review of literature including theses, national statistics, reports, and database searches (PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, WHOlib) from 1985-2005.
Articles were analyzed and categorized by topic, study type, quality, and relevance to contemporary child health.

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Greenlandic children exhibit improved physical growth and general health, with morbidity patterns similar to Western societies.
However, child mortality remains high and unevenly distributed, dominated by infections, otitis, and increasing chronic conditions such as asthma and obesity.
Overweight and obesity have tripled, posing a significant health threat and indicating negative health behaviors.

Conclusions:

Despite improved morbidity profiles, high child mortality and prevalent negative health behaviors are significant concerns.
Socioeconomic inequities, social ill health, and rapid cultural changes profoundly impact child health, though their effects are under-investigated.
Accurate data and reliable indicators are essential for monitoring and prioritizing child health in Greenland.