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American Indian Health Disparities in the 21st Century

Warne, Donald K, Dyke, Cornelius M

2021

Overview

Equity in health care is a basic human right, yet disparities in health and wellness exist across racial lines. Despite the fact that disparities in Indigenous People's health are particularly dramatic, they are less well understood. This volume focuses on the American Indian, in whom disparities in health are particularly severe. In a disease-specific format, health disparities in the American Indian are identified and discussed, with an emphasis on causes and solutions. Edited by experts in healthcare disparities, one of whom is a member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, this book focuses attention on the historically overlooked and underappreciated problem of inadequate healthcare for the American Indian and has relevance for Indigenous People's health around the world. Of interest to all concerned with equity and inclusiveness in healthcare, it will be essential reading for physicians, public health workers, academics, and Indigenous People worldwide.

• Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
• Subject: Discrimination in medical care / Discrimination in medical care-United States / Indians of North America / Indians of North America-Health and hygiene / Indians of North America-Medical care-History-21st century
• ISBN: 9781527573581, 1527573583