International Journal of Circumpolar Health - Overview

Overview

During the initial period, 1972-1983, the publication was called Nordic Council for Arctic Medical Research Report, of which there were 36 volumes. From 1984-1996, the new name was Arctic Medical Research that included volumes 37-55. In 1997, volume 56 was issued under the current name, International Journal of Circumpolar Health, manifesting a new and broader scope. It's published quarterly, but there are often supplemental issues.

Circumpolar Health Supplements have become an independent publication series and not offered as part of the paid subscription to International Journal of Circumpolar Health.

The International Association of Circumpolar Health Publishers includes:

• International Network for Circumpolar Health Research (INCHR)
• International Union of Circumpolar Health (IUCH)
• Nordic Society for Arctic Medicine (NSAM)
• University of Alaska Anchorage, Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS)
• University of Manitoba
• University of Oulu
• University of Tromsø, The Institute of Community Medicine
• The Arctic Health Research Network - Northwest Territories
• Contributing Members:
  • Health Research Board in Greenland
  • The Komi Branch of the Kirov State Medical Academy