Leading Health Disparities Affecting Native Americans

Native American communities face significant health disparities, including higher rates of chronic diseases, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions compared to other populations.

The top 3

1. Disproportionate Diabetes Prevalence: American Indian and Alaska Native adults are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic white adults, making it a major health disparity.
2. High Rates of Heart Disease and Cancer: Heart disease and cancer are among the leading causes of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives, often at higher rates than the general U.S. population.
3. Elevated Unintentional Injury Deaths: Unintentional injuries, including accidents, are a leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives, occurring at higher rates than other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S..

Sources

• Health of Native Americans in the United States - Wikipedia
• Health Disparities Research with American Indian Communities: The Importance of
• kff.org

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