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Though these diseases are also prevalent among non-Native Americans, some present a much greater threat to Native Americans' health. [5] In 2013, American Indians and Alaska Natives died at greater rates from: chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, unintentional injuries, assault/homicide, intentional self-harm/suicide, and ...
Historical trauma is described as collective emotional and psychological damage caused by traumatic events in a person's lifetime and across multiple generations according to Dr. Laurelle Myhra, an expert on Native American mental health. [122] Native Americans experience historical trauma through the effects of colonization such as wars and ...
It is true that health disparities and cholera still exist today, specifically in native american communities. Today there have been a reported 1.3 to 2 million cases across the world and 21,000 to 14,300 deaths (WHO) [ 102 ] Limited access to clean water and poor healthcare infrastructure contribute to the Cholera cases and deaths we see today.
Frank Vaisvilas is a former Report for America corps member who covers Native American issues in Wisconsin based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact him at fvaisvilas@gannett.com or 815-260 ...
Health standards for Native Americans have notable disparities from that of all United States racial and ethnic groups. They have higher rates of disease, higher death rates, and a lack of medical coverage. [1] These health issues are matched by illegal drug abuse; abuse levels are higher than any other demographic group in the United States.
Nov. 13—A University of New Mexico researcher and assistant professor is breaking barriers in the health community for fellow Native Americans. Hailing from the Diné Nation, Crystal Lee has ...
Native Americans hunting bison, a staple of the diet. The problem of poor nutrition in Native American communities has a historical narrative. The traditional Native American diet consisted wholly of lean meats, protein, fruits and vegetables and low in fat, non-processed sugars and sodium. [39] Native people also hunted and fished quite ...
Today, for every 100,000 live births, 29.7 American Indian and Alaska Native women die during delivery, the second-highest maternal mortality rate following Black women. They are 2.3 times more ...