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Ground Breaking Report on Health and Health-Influencing Behaviors Among Urban Indians

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

On March 5th, 2008, the Urban Indian Health Institute releases their ground breaking report titled: Reported Health and Health-Influencing Behaviors Among Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives. The report was released at a Native Symposium titled, Through Native Eyes: Identity, Perception and Recognition. The report finds additional evidence that American Indians and Alaska Natives living in […]

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Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System Data Analysis

January 1st, 2007 · No Comments

Using the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System dataset, this project examines potential health disparities experienced by American Indian/Alaska Natives living in areas served by urban Indian health organizations. Disseminating this information at multiple levels is necessary in order to increase support for resolving identified needs. Further exploration of the benefits and limitations of […]

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