Written Testimony by Marjorie Bear Dont Walk Executive Director of the Indian Health Board of Billings For the Hearing of the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee on the 2008 Fiscal year Budget Considerations for Urban Indian Health 04-18-07

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

Short 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 health care needs.

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 health care needs.

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