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Native-American elders. Health care status

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  • 1Department of Geriatrics, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This review examines the health status of elderly Native Americans, covering policy, chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, cancer, and oral health. It also addresses nutrition, long-term care, and urban elder circumstances.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Elderly Native Americans, including American Indians and Alaskan Natives/Aleutians, face unique health challenges.
  • Historical context of Native American health policy significantly impacts current healthcare access and outcomes.
  • A comprehensive understanding of diverse health issues is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize current data on the health care status of elderly Native Americans.
  • To identify key health concerns and influencing factors within this population.
  • To provide an overview of critical health topics relevant to Native American elders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing data and research.
  • Synthesis of information across various health domains.
  • Analysis of policy implications and demographic circumstances.

Main Results:

  • Significant health disparities exist for elderly Native Americans across multiple conditions.
  • Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and cancer are prevalent.
  • Specific challenges include oral health, nutrition, and access to long-term care, particularly for urban populations.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent attention to tailored health policies and interventions is needed for elderly Native Americans.
  • Addressing chronic disease management, nutrition, and oral health is paramount.
  • Further research into the specific needs of urban Native American elders is warranted.

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