Development prospects for the arctic and subarctic climate zones of the Russian Federation: а review

Introduction. This review provides an analysis of the climatic and geophysical factors of the Arctic and Subarctic zones of the Russian Federation (RF) and the consequences of their adverse effects on health. The main climatic and geographic characteristics of these zones in the RF are described, and a list of available natural healing resources and operating climatic and balneological resorts is also presented. Aim. To summarize information about the climatic features of the Arctic and Subarctic zones (climate zones), their impact on the human body, available natural healing resources, including the possibilities of their therapeutic effects. Main content of the review. The harsh climatic and geographic conditions of the polar and subpolar zones have an adverse effect on the body of the migrant and indigenous population, cause a number of specific pathological conditions and increase the frequency and severity of many diseases. At the same time, in these zones there are certain territories rich in natural healing resources (primarily mineral waters, therapeutic muds), as well as a healing climate. In this regard, the need for further study of natural healing resources, which may be in great demand given the high need of the population for health improvement, is of particular importance. Conclusion. Certain regions located in the Arctic and Subarctic climate zones of the Russian Federation have natural healing resources, the use of which, along with the use of the entire complex of natural healing resources delivered from other resort areas, can be used in the future within the framework of health improvement and prevention of the adverse effects of environmental factors (physical, chemical, biological, social) among the population, including small-numbered indigenous peoples of the North, living and working in the difficult climatic and geographical conditions of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.