Native Americans Have Shorter Life Spans, and It's Not Just Due to Lack of Health Care

CBS News, KFF Health News

Apr 15, 2024

Discusses the social and economic factors contributing to early mortality for Native Americans. Highlights community health workers, food insecurity, generational trauma, and interventions attempting to reduce disparities.

American Indian or Alaska Native · Community health workers · Culture and cultural competency · Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Mortality · Social determinants of health · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention