Adherence to a traditional lifestyle affects food and nutrient intake among modern swedish sami

Ross, Alastair B.; Johansson, Åsa; Vavruch-Nilsson, Veronika; Hassler, Sven; Sjölander, Per; Edin-Liljegren, Anette; Gyllensten, Ulf

doi:10.3402/ijch.v68i4.17371

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“…The results for other dietary variables were consistent with previous studies (6,(9)(10)(11)24). With respect to sustenance, Sami men in southern Lapland in the 1930s-1950s, had the main responsibility for work far from home, while the women had the main responsibility for work close to home, including fishing, farming and gardening, which was introduced during this time period, as well as childcare and housekeeping.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Despite the major shift away from reindeer herding among the Sami of southern Lapland, both the non-herding and reindeer-herding Sami in this region retain a traditional Sami diet and lifestyle to a greater extent than the nonSami (6). In Norway, similar findings have been reported for those Sami who speak the traditional language (24).…”

Section: Sami Diet and Lifestyle 1930s-1950s And Todaysupporting

confidence: 74%

“…A century ago, lake and river fish were also important in the Sami diet, especially compared to other reindeer-herding circumpolar peoples (5). Other typical features include a relatively high intake of boiled, unfiltered coffee and a low intake of cultivated vegetables and fruits (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Diet and lifestyle of the Sami of southern Lapland in the 1930s–1950s and today

Dahlgren

Johansson

Brustad

et al. 2011

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Objectives. To describe the lifestyle of the Sami of southern Lapland 50 to 70 years ago in relation to the present-day Sami and non-Sami populations and, thereby, to provide a basis for future studies of culturally related determinants of health and illness. Study design. A qualitative analysis, and a quantitative comparison of Sami and non-Sami groups. Methods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 elderly Sami concerning their parents' lifestyle and diet 50 to 70 years ago. Questionnaire data from 81 reindeer-herding Sami, 226 non-reindeer-herding Sami and 1,842 sex-, age-and geographically matched non-Sami from the population-based Västerbotten Intervention Project were analysed by non-parametric tests and partial least squares methodology. Results. Surprisingly, fatty fish may have been more important than reindeer meat for the Sami of southern Lapland in the 1930s to 1950s, and it is still consumed more frequently by reindeer-herding Sami than nonreindeer-herding Sami and non-Sami. Other dietary characteristics of the historical Sami and present-day reindeer-herding Sami were higher intakes of fat, blood and boiled coffee, and lower intakes of bread, fibre and cultivated vegetables, compared with present-day non-Sami. Physical activity was also a part of the daily life of the Sami to a greater extent in the 1930s to 1950s than today. Sami men often worked far from home, while the women were responsible for fishing, farming, gardening (which was introduced in the 1930-1950 period), as well as housework and childcare. Conclusions. For studies investigating characteristic lifestyle elements of specific ethnic groups, the elements of greatest acknowledged cultural importance today (in this case reindeer meat) may not be of the most objective importance traditionally.

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Section: Sami Diet and Lifestyle 1930s-1950s And Todaysupporting

confidence: 74%

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Diet and lifestyle of the Sami of southern Lapland in the 1930s–1950s and today

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International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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“…In studies of Sami living in the Swedish county of Västerbotten, lower blood levels of HDL cholesterol and lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure have been found but no differences in BMI, total cholesterol, and triglycerides compared with non-Sami in the county (31, 32, 39). Lower levels of cholesterol have also been reported from elderly Norwegian Sami in comparison to age-matched non-Sami (40).…”

Section: Lifestyle Health Behavior and Socioeconomic Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…This dietary pattern persists to some extent among today's reindeer-herding Sami, although the differences compared with the western diet have decreased, which means that the meat and fish consumption has decreased, whereas the intake of fruit, vegetables, bread, and sugar has increased (31, 38, 39). …”

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What is known about the health and living conditions of the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, the Sami?

Sjölander¹

2011

Global Health Action

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BackgroundThe Sami are the indigenous ethnic population of northern Scandinavia. Their health condition is poorly known, although the knowledge has improved over the last decade.ObjectivesThe aim was to review the current information on mortality, diseases, and risk factor exposure in the Swedish Sami population.DesignHealth-related research on Sami cohorts published in scientific journals and anthologies was used to compare the health condition among the Sami and the majority non-Sami population. When relevant, data from the Sami populations in Swedish were compared with corresponding data from Norwegian and Finnish Sami populations.ResultsLife expectancy and mortality patterns of the Sami are similar to those of the majority population. Small differences in incidences of cancer and cardiovascular diseases have been reported. The traditional Sami lifestyle seems to contain elements that reduce the risk to develop cancer and cardiovascular diseases, e.g. physical activity, diet rich in antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids, and a strong cultural identity. Reindeer herding is an important cultural activity among the Sami and is associated with high risks for accidents. Pain in the lower back, neck, shoulders, elbows, and hands are frequent among both men and women in reindeer-herding families. For men, these symptoms are related to high exposure to terrain vehicles, particularly snowmobile, whereas for women psychosocial risk factors seem to more important, e.g. poor social support, high effort, low reward, and high economical responsibilities.ConclusionsAlthough the health condition of the Sami population appears to be rather similar to that of the general Swedish population, a number of specific health problems have been identified, especially among the reindeer-herding Sami. Most of these problems have their origin in marginalization and poor knowledge of the reindeer husbandry and the Sami culture in the majority population. It is suggested that the most sustainable measure to improve the health among the reindeer-herding Sami would be to improve the conditions of the reindeer husbandry and the Sami culture.

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The Holistic Effects of Climate Change on the Culture, Well-Being, and Health of the Saami, the Only Indigenous People in the European Union

Jaakkola

Juntunen

Näkkäläjärvi

2018

Curr Envir Health Rpt

107

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Purpose of Review(1) To develop a framework for understanding the holistic effects of climate change on the Saami people; (2) to summarize the scientific evidence about the primary, secondary, and tertiary effects of climate change on Saami culture and Sápmi region; and (3) to identify gaps in the knowledge of the effects of climate change on health and well-being of the Saami.Recent FindingsThe Saami health is on average similar, or slightly better compared to the health of other populations in the same area. Warming climate has already influenced Saami reindeer culture. Mental health and suicide risk partly linked to changing physical and social environments are major concerns.SummaryThe lifestyle, diet, and morbidity of the Saami are changing to resemble the majority populations posing threats for the health of the Saami and making them more vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Climate change is a threat for the cultural way of life of Saami. Possibilities for Saami to adapt to climate change are limited.

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Adherence to a traditional lifestyle affects food and nutrient intake among modern swedish sami

Abstract: Classification of Sami into RS and NRS indicates that a traditional lifestyles defined by occupation is reflected in differences in food and nutrient intake.

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Diet and lifestyle of the Sami of southern Lapland in the 1930s–1950s and today

Diet and lifestyle of the Sami of southern Lapland in the 1930s–1950s and today

What is known about the health and living conditions of the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia, the Sami?

The Holistic Effects of Climate Change on the Culture, Well-Being, and Health of the Saami, the Only Indigenous People in the European Union

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