Licence #2677

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: health, chronic disease, traditional art, workplace environment

Principal Investigator: Finnis, W.A. (1)
Licence Number: 2677
Organization: University of Queen's, Kingston, Ontario; Health and Welfare Canada
Licensed Year(s): 1981
Issued: Jan 01, 1981
Project Team: R. Wigle and 2 technicians

Objective(s): To undertake a study of the effects of long-term exposure to sopastone dust (produced from carvings) on the carvers. This will involve chest x-rays, physical examinations and the taking of a full medical history.