Authors: Mei L. Castor, Michael S. Smyser, Maile M. Taualii, Alice N. Park, Shelley A. Lawson, Ralph A. Forquera

Publication Year: 2006

Last Updated: 2006

Journal: American Journal of Public Health

Keywords: Data Collection, Health Care Access, Health Disparities

Abstract:

Despite their increasing numbers, little is known about the health of American Indians/Alaska Natives living in urban areas. This study examined the health status of American Indian/Alaska Native populations served by 34 federally funded urban Indian health organizations. The studies found health disparities between American Indians/Alaska Natives and the general populations living in selected urban areas and nationwide. The solutions provided were to create improvements in health care access, high-quality data collection, and policy initiatives designed to provide sufficient resources and a more unified vision of the health of urban American Indians/Alaska Natives.

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Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1522100/