Utah Department of Health Office of Health Disparities
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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Coronary Heart Disease: A Burden for American Indians and Alaska Natives

 Heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). A variety of health disparities affect AI/AN communities, including, disproportionately high prevalence for diabetes, suicide, teenage pregnancy, infant death, unintentional and motor vehicle injuries, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and coronary heart disease.>>Learn more

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