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

This engaging book presents an insightful look into the contributing factors that have shaped the modern public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Reflecting on the historical, socio-economic, and contemporary scenario of environment and public health, this book presents chapters that discuss the role of spatial patterns of diseases, health-risk patterns, contributions of medical missionaries in health services in Kashmir, changing disease ecology of Leh, and traditional medical therapy in Ladakh, among others. This book also examines the cholera ecology in Kashmir during the 19th century, and the significance of Kangri ・ a portable traditional heat source ・ in cultural studies, economics, and cancer research. It 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. Besides, this book examines iodine deficiency disorders and the extension of vector-borne diseases. The essays also probe into the rising mental health concerns in post-pandemic Kashmir. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and teachers of physical geography, human geography, environmental studies, public health, and health sciences. It will also be of interest to political geographers, sociologists, policymakers, and those interested in the issues related to health and environment in the region. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgements 1 Environment and Health in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: Historical and Contemporary Scenario 2 Environment and Cholera in Kashmir during 19th Century 3 Dr Henry Cayley’s Pioneering Medical Work in Ladakh 4 Arthur Neve (1859–1919) and a Mission Hospital in Srinagar, Kashmir 5 Kangri: Environment, Culture, Economics and Convenience in the Valley of Kashmir 6 Environment and Health in Kashmir during 19th Century 7 Changing Diseases Ecology of Leh District: Contemporary Scenario and Historical Perspective 8 Traditional Medical Therapy in Rural Ladakh – A Regional Analysis 9 Environmental Compulsions of Pesticide Application in Kashmir and its Impacts on Orchardists 10 Urbanization and Quality of Human Health in Srinagar City, Jammu and Kashmir 11 IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) Scenario in Jammu Province of J&K, India 12 Extension of Vector-Borne Diseases into J&K State of India 13 Extreme Weather Events: Floods and Disease Risks in Kashmir (Jammu & Kashmir). A Case Study of Srinagar Floods 14 Perception of Urban Health Hazards in Srinagar, India 15 Health Care Behaviour in Western Himalayas: A Case Study of Udhampur Forest Villagers in Jammu and Kashmir 16 Health-seeking Behaviour among the Hanjis of Dal Lake, Kashmir, India 17 Spatial Disease Pattern and its Correspondence with Geographical Factors of Jammu Region, J&K India 18 Food Insecurity in Rural Areas of Bandipore District, Jummu & Kashmir, India 19 Coronavirus Outbreaks in Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh 20 Levels of Malnutrition by Altitude Based on Body Mass Index (BMI) among School Children (14–18 years) in Gujjar Community of Greater Kashmir Himalayas 21 Comparative Profile of COVID-19 Mortality in Jammu Versus Kashmir Provinces in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir 22 Mental Health Assessment of Recovered COVID-19 Patients: A Case Study of Srinagar City 23 Conclusion and Suggestions Index This engaging book presents an insightful look into the contributing factors which have shaped the modern public health system in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This book will be useful for students, researchers and teachers of physical geography, human geography, environmental studies, public health, and health sciences.