Environment and Health in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: Historical and Contemporary Scenario

This book explores the historical, socioeconomic, and contemporary factors that have shaped the modern public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, including the role of medical missionaries, disease ecology, and traditional medical therapy. It also examines the impact of urbanization on human health, iodine deficiency disorders, vector-borne diseases, and rising mental health concerns in post-pandemic Kashmir.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate web of factors that have shaped the modern public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Taking a comprehensive look at the historical, socio-economic, and contemporary landscape, it presents a series of chapters that explore the role of spatial patterns of diseases, health-risk patterns, the contributions of medical missionaries in health services in Kashmir, the shifting disease ecology of Leh, and the traditional medical therapy in Ladakh, among other important topics.

Furthermore, this book examines the cholera ecology in Kashmir during the 19th century, shedding light on its significance in cultural studies, economics, and cancer research. It also investigates the role of traditional knowledge in the medical therapy of rural areas of Ladakh and the impact of urbanization on the quality of human health in Srinagar City. Additionally, the essays delve into the realm of iodine deficiency disorders and the spread of vector-borne diseases. Moreover, they explore the rising mental health concerns in post-pandemic Kashmir, providing valuable insights into this critical aspect of public health.

This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and teachers specializing in physical geography, human geography, environmental studies, public health, and health sciences. It will also appeal to political geographers, sociologists, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in the health and environmental issues prevalent in the region. By unraveling the complex tapestry of factors that have contributed to the development of the public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, this book offers a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the people in this region.

Weight: 657g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032346311