Review of Preventive Measures Aimed at Increasing the Body Resistance to Adverse Effects of Anthropogenic and Climatic Factors of the Environment in the Northern Territories of Russia

Introduction. Simultaneous exposure to unfavorable weather and climate conditions and environmental chemicals poses risks of human health impairment, realization of which depends on individual characteristics of the organism and can be controlled by biological prophylaxis comprising measures to increase the resistance and strengthen the adaptive mechanisms of the body. Objective — to review the scientific experience of taking preventive measures aimed at increasing the body resistance to adverse effects of anthropogenic and climatic factors in the northern territories of Russia. Materials and methods. We conducted an electronic bibliography search in the PubMed, Google Scholar, eLibrary.ru, and CyberLeninka information databases. Of 100 original articles found, 61 full-text publications were eligible for inclusion in the review. Results . A gradual switchover to the Western pattern diet of the northerners leads to increased consumption of carbohydrates but insufficient intake of fats and proteins. The researchers have observed deficiency of iodine, vitamins A, E, C, and D, with the latter being aggravated by the genetic factor in indigenous peoples. Levels of heavy metals, particularly those of lead and mercury, in biological fluids are often associated with geochemical characteristics of the territory and local fish consumption. Conclusion. To maintain health of the population living in the northern territories of Russia, it is important to develop a preventive strategy aimed, on the one hand, at enriching the diet with vitamins and minerals and, on the other hand, increasing the body resistance to adverse effects of toxicants potentially present in traditional foods.