Authors: Marjorie Bear Dont Walk

Publication Year: 2007

Last Updated: 2010-10-06 14:41:47

Journal: NCUIH

Keywords: IHCIA, Indian Health Board of Billings, UIHP, Funding, appropriations, Urban indian health Programs

Abstract:

Indian Country is in a state of crisis. Our health rates are dismal and often compared to the poorest countries in the developing world. American Indians suffer from chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cirrhosis and alcoholism, at rates much higher than the general population, and have the third highest HIV/AIDS infection rate in the country. This disheartening health situation can be turned around, but only with the help of additional funds, which reflect both the impressive technological advancements in medicine since the last Title V funding increase and the current urban Indian healthcare needs.

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