Health and aging of urban American Indians
Authors: Kramer BJ
Publication Year: 1992
Last Updated: 2010-01-21 08:14:08
Journal: The Western Journal of Medicine
Keywords: Cross-Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Female; Health Services for the Aged; Health Services Accessibility; Male; Morbidity; Urban Health
Short Abstract: Although half of the American Indian population resides off the reservtion, mostly in the western states, research on the health or urban American Indians remains sparse. American Indians living in urban areas are not eligible for the federally mandated health care provided by the Indian Health Service and receive health care services in a variety of settings. This popultion is at high risk for many health problems, especially cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Social, cultural, and economic barriers that impeded access to health cae for this group, particularly for elders living in an urban setting, could be reduced if physicians improved their understanding of and communication with American Indian patients.
Abstract: Although half of the American Indian population resides off the reservation, mostly in the western states, research on the health of urban American Indians remains sparse. American Indians living in urban areas are not eligible for the federally mandated health care provided by the Indian Health Service and receive health care services in a variety of settings. This population is at high risk for many health problems, especially cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Social, cultural, and economic barriers that impede access to health care for this group, particularly for elders living in an urban setting, could be reduced if physicians improved their understanding of and communication with American Indian patients.
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