Bound by one chain: Forming an ecological approach to assessing the impact of pollutants and toxic substances on human and animal health in the Arctic
https://doi.org/10.21443/3034-1434-2025-3-4-6-25
Abstract
Specific features of the transfer of persistent toxic substances (РTS) across ecological trophic chains in the conditions of the Arctic tundra are considered. The concept of “dirty dozen” is discussed in relation to the most common РTS. The danger of РTS accumulation in tissues and organs of higher predators and humans for their health in the context of global warming is assessed. The concept of “health as a single unity” is proposed, aimed at preserving all links of the Arctic food web and, ultimately, improving the health and well-being of people.
About the Authors
Michael B. Shilin
Russian State Hydrometeorological University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail B. Shilin — Dr. Sci. (Geography), Prof., Institute of Information Systems and Geotechnologies
192007, Saint Petersburg, Voronezhskaya str., 79
Alexandra L. Abramova
Russian State Hydrometeorological University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexandra L. Abramova — Postgraduate Researcher
192007, Saint Petersburg, Voronezhskaya str., 79
Valery M. Abramov
Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Valery M. Abramov — Cand. Sci. (Phys.-Math.), Assoc. Prof., Marine Academy Institute
198035, Saint Petersburg, Dvinskaya str., 5/7
Anna N. Zavyalova
Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna N. Zavyalova — Dr. Sci. (Med.), Assoc. Prof., Professor of the Department of Propaedeutics of Childhood Diseases with a Course in General Child Care
194100, Saint Petersburg, Litovskaya str., 2
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