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Indian Health Services (IHS) data bases and California state health data bases both underestimate the deaths and hospitalizations of American Indians in California for different reasons. 

By linking IHS and state health data bases to each other, the CTEC has been able to correct the underestimations of health needs for American Indians who use Tribal Health Programs. 

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AIAN go to the hospital more than whites for

Chronic Diseases

· Diabetes -3.23 times higher rate

· Asthma -1.85 times higher rate

· Cerebrovascular Disease -1.19 times higher rate

· Heart Disease -1.15 times higher rate

The Health Needs of American Indians in California

Little is known about the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives in California. In this report we found that 60% of their hospitalization were misclassified in other race categories. After correcting for misclassification through a linkage study we are able to produce more reliable information.

 

Disparities in Hospitalizations for American Indian and Alaska Natives Who Use Tribal Health Programs

The leadings causes of deaths:

1. Diseases of the heart

2. Cancers

3. Unintentional Injuries

4. Diabetes

Disparities in Deaths for American Indian and Alaska Natives Who Use Tribal Health Programs

The aim of this fact sheet is to update tribal communities of American Indians living in California with reliable information on what are the leading causes of deaths.

How can the most important health issues facing American Indians be identified?

Last updated 10/9/2007

American Indian Health in California