Överkalix (; fi, Ylikainuu) is a
locality
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* Locality (linguistics)
* Locality (settlement)
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and the seat of
Överkalix Municipality in
Norrbotten County,
Sweden with 975 inhabitants in 2010.
Climate
Överkalix has a
subarctic climate with significant temperature differences between the warm short summers and the long and cold winters. Its inland position close to sea level ensures Överkalix is more prone to heatwaves than other areas of Norrbotten. Its July temperatures are also due to the perpetual daylight due to its position just below the
Arctic circle. This results in July days being warmer on average than other European cities as far south as
Manchester
Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The t ...
and
Dublin
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in the
British Isles
The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of continental Europe, consisting of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles, ...
. However, temperatures fall quickly once daylight diminishes, but winters are still less severe than other parts of the world at similar parallels due to mild
North Atlantic air somewhat tempering cold extremes. The climate is quite dry for Scandinavia, with average annual precipitation being at .
Överkalix Study
The
Överkalix study ( sv, Överkalixstudien) was a study conducted on the physiological effects of various environmental factors on
transgenerational epigenetic inheritance. The study was conducted utilizing historical records, including
harvests
Harvesting is the process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields. Reaping is the cutting of grain or pulse for harvest, typically using a scythe, sickle, or reaper. On smaller farms with minimal mechanization, harvesting is the most labor- ...
and
food prices
Food prices refer to the average price level for food across countries, regions and on a global scale. Food prices have an impact on producers and consumers of food.
Price levels depend on the food production process, including food marketing ...
, in Överkalix, a small isolated
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in northeast
Sweden. The study was of 303
probands In medical genetics and other medical fields, a proband, proposito (male proband), or proposita (female proband)Bennett, RL. The Language of the Pedigree. In: ''The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History''. Wiley-Liss. is a particular subjec ...
, 164 men and 139 women, born in 1890, 1905, or 1920, and their 1,818 children and grandchildren. 44 were still alive in 1995 when mortality follow-up stopped.
Mortality risk ratios (RR) on children and grandchildren were determined based on available
food supply
Food security speaks to the availability of food in a country (or geography) and the ability of individuals within that country (geography) to access, afford, and source adequate foodstuffs. According to the United Nations' Committee on World Fo ...
, as indicated by historical data.
Buildings and structures
* 330 metres tall guyed mast for FM-/TV-broadcasting at 66°18'5" N, 22°51'13" E
In Film
Överkalix was used as location for the Swedish films
Frostbite
Frostbite is a skin injury that occurs when exposed to extreme low temperatures, causing the freezing of the skin or other tissues, commonly affecting the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin areas. Most often, frostbite occurs in the ha ...
and
False Trail.
References
External links
Municipal seats of Norrbotten County
Swedish municipal seats
Populated places in Överkalix Municipality
Norrbotten
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