“…In fact, the dose-dependent effects of obesity on serum lipid levels appear to be reduced among indigenous circumpolar populations compared to other groups across the globe (Young, 1996;Young et al, 2007). Additionally, previous work has reported high rates of hypertension among indigenous circumpolar groups, which may be tied to high metabolic rates (Kozlov et al, 2003;Snodgrass et al, 2008). Additionally, previous work has reported high rates of hypertension among indigenous circumpolar groups, which may be tied to high metabolic rates (Kozlov et al, 2003;Snodgrass et al, 2008).…”