The Indigenous Wellness Disparity in America

Indian Health Service, the Federal Health Program, notes “The American Indian and Alaska Native people have long experienced lower health status when compared with other Americans.” in the form of “Lower life expectancy and the disproportionate disease burden.”

“Given the higher health status enjoyed by most Americans, the lingering health disparities of American Indians and Alaska Natives are troubling.”

Source: ihs.gov/newsroom/factsheets/disparities/

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