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Recorded presentation

Pamela E. Iron, NIWHRC, 228 S Muskogee, Tahlequah, OK 74464, 918 456 6094, peiron@niwhrc.org

This session provides a broad examination of American Indian and Alaska Native health, beginning with a review of those historical influences that have had serious impacts on Native health today. The health status of Native people is examined, highlighting those conditions that represent achievements and deficits in health status. As tribal and urban Native people assume increasing responsibility for their health, the session closes with a look ahead toward Native health status in the 21st Century.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe events in the past that influence Native health status today.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

Recorded presentation