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COVID-19 among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States: An early look.
- Source :
- Statistical Journal of the IAOS; 2021, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p25-36, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- To date the US has experienced the greatest number of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 in the world, but the impact has been even greater for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN). Despite numerous disadvantages related to poor socioeconomic status and preexisting health conditions, Tribal sovereignty, community strength and resiliency have been important factors in limiting the burden of disease on Indigenous Americans. AIAN Tribes have repeatedly chosen to protect lives over Tribal income, choosing to close businesses that are the economic lifeblood of the reservations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ALASKA Natives
COVID-19
TRIBAL sovereignty
INDIGENOUS peoples
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18747655
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Statistical Journal of the IAOS
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149469205
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/SJI-210790