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www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

Native Americans are hardest hit by syphilis surge

High syphilis infection rates in Navajo Nation
Shortage of penicillin exacerbating syphilis outbreaks
Disproportionate impact of syphilis on Native American communities [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Health

Native American communities have the highest suicide rates, yet interventions are scarce

Native American communities face a grim reality of high suicide rates among their youth.
Non-Hispanic Indigenous people in the US die by suicide at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Public health

Perspective | Fentanyl strikes Native communities, as Indian Health Service stumbles

Drug abuse is ravaging Native American communities, with a significant rise in fentanyl-related deaths.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is facing challenges in providing adequate healthcare due to dilapidated facilities and outdated equipment. [ more ]
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