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Rationale, design and methodology for the Navajo Health and Nutrition Survey

L L White1, H I Goldberg, T J Gilbert

  • 1Kayenta Service Unit, Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Kayenta, AZ 86033, USA.

The Journal of Nutrition
|October 27, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The Navajo Health and Nutrition Survey (1991-1992) provided crucial health data for Navajo residents. This population-based study assessed health and nutrition to inform chronic disease prevention efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Limited reservation-wide health data existed for Navajo Indians prior to 1990.
  • The need for population-based health status information was identified.
  • Previous national surveys lacked specific data for the Navajo population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the health and nutritional status of Navajo Reservation residents.
  • To establish a baseline for future health monitoring and interventions.
  • To inform chronic disease prevention and control strategies within the Navajo community.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based sample of Navajo Reservation households was selected using a three-stage design.
  • 985 individuals aged 12 and older from 459 households participated.

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  • Standardized protocols included health behaviors questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, blood tests, and dietary recalls.

    • Main Results:

    • Established comprehensive health and nutritional status data for the Navajo population.
    • Identified key health behaviors and risk factors relevant to chronic disease.
    • Provided a foundation for targeted public health interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • The survey successfully addressed the lack of reservation-wide health data for Navajo Indians.
    • Findings are critical for developing effective chronic disease prevention and management programs.
    • Lessons learned can guide similar health surveys in other Indigenous populations.