Cultural and health implications of fish advisories in a Native American community
Authors: Elizabeth Hoover
Publication Year: 2013
Last Updated: 2021-07-12 14:16:03
Journal: Ecological Processes
Keywords: Health Disparities
Short Abstract:
Fish advisories are issued in an effort to protect human health from exposure to contaminants, but Native American communities may suffer unintended health, social, and cultural consequences as a result of warnings against eating local fish. This paper focuses on the Mohawk community of Akwesasne, which lies downstream from a Superfund site, and explores how fish advisories have impacted fish consumption and health.
Abstract:
Fish advisories are issued in an effort to protect human health from exposure to contaminants, but Native American communities may suffer unintended health, social, and cultural consequences as a result of warnings against eating local fish. This paper focuses on the Mohawk community of Akwesasne, which lies downstream from a Superfund site, and explores how fish advisories have impacted fish consumption and health.
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