Publications
helicobacter pylori in a chukotka native male population. | helicobacter pylori (hp) is a widespread human pathogen closely associated with gastroduodenal diseases. thirty-four males from one of the settlements of coastal chukotka (72% of total adult male population, mean age 31.6 years) underwent upper endoscopy, and hp was examined histologically in antral biopsies (giemsa stain). histology revealed normal mucosa in 16%, antral superficial gastritis in 29%, and atrophic gastritis in 55%. hp was found in 40% of histological specimens of normal mucosa, i ... | 1998 | 10093292 |
impact of economic changes on the diet of chukotka natives. | this paper describes and analyses changes in food composition and nutritional preferences among the chukchi and yupik of coastal chukotka in the last 15 years. the economic collapse of the infrastructure of chukotka region has resulted in many indigenous northerners reverting to the traditional subsistence economy. relatively expensive market foods are being replaced by cheaper ones, and by more readily available local foods. percent contribution of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates to total ca ... | 2004 | 15526927 |