Sunday, November 04, 2007

Invisible Tribes: Urban Indians and Their Health in a Changing World

"Nearly seven out of every 10 American Indians and Alaska Natives—2.8 million—live in or near cities, and that number is growing. This change in lifestyle has left many in dire circumstances and poor health. This report, produced by the Urban Indian Health Commission, reviews the prevalence of three diseases—depression, diabetes and cardiovascular disease—in the American Indian and Alaska Native population." Source: Urban Indian Health Commission, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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