Height, Weight, and Growth of Alaskan Eskimos

Asymptomatic Helicobacter pylori Infection and Iron Deficiency are Not Associated With Decreased Growth Among Alaska Native Children Aged 7–11 Years

“…We found height and weight distributions similar to those found in previous studies of indigenous populations [7–11] and a relatively low height‐for‐age compared to US reference populations. Our results do not support a causal role for H. pylori infection or iron deficiency despite the high prevalence of both risk factors in our study population.…”

“…Compared to US reference populations, Alaska Natives are shorter and heavier for almost all ages [7–11]. Current hypotheses for the difference in growth among Alaska Natives include genetic differences based on adaptation to the arctic environment, nutritional deficiencies such as inadequate vitamin D, or increased incidence of chronic infection.…”

Does sitting height ratio affect estimates of obesity prevalence among Canadian Inuit? results from the 2007–2008 Inuit health survey

“…In a review of Arctic anthropometric data collected 1880–1928, Stewart ( 1939) found SH values comparable with European and US references, while SHRs were relatively high in Arctic populations. The difference was due to shorter leg measurements, a pattern identified in subsequent studies of circumpolar populations (Auger et al, 1980; Heller et al, 1967; Maynard and Hammes, 1970). A narrative account of a 1962 survey of Inuit serving in the Alaskan National Guard describes the men as follows: “The general impression of physical appearance obtained from casual observation of the two battalions was that these men were active, rugged, deeply tanned, and well‐conditioned.…”

Impact of local anesthesia block on pain medication use and length of hospital stay in elderly indigenous patients in Alaska hospitalized for fragility fracture

“…[6] Age-related alterations in metabolism, higher burden of comorbid conditions, and polypharmacy make elderly patients more vulnerable to drug-related harm, fractures, and recurrent fractures postoperatively. [7] To limit opioid exposure in elderly patients requiring surgical treatment, peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) and regional anesthesia have been used to enhance patient analgesia. [8] PNBs reversibly inhibit nerve transmission binding voltage-gated sodium channels in the nerve plasma membrane, blocking pain signals from reaching the brain, which could potentially decrease both postoperative opioid requirements and the risk of opioid-related adverse events in elder patients receiving surgical treatment for hip fractures.…”

“…[6] Age-related alterations in metabolism, higher burden of comorbid conditions, and polypharmacy make elderly patients more vulnerable to drug-related harm, fractures, and recurrent fractures postoperatively. [7]…”