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Session: Are First Americans Still Last Americans?
5089.0: Wednesday, November 08, 2006: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Oral
Are First Americans Still Last Americans?
This session provides a broad examination of American Indian and Alaska Native health, beginning with a review of those historical influences that have had serious impacts on Native health today. The health status of Native people is examined, highlighting those conditions that represent achievements and deficits in health status. As tribal and urban Native people assume increasing responsibility for their health, the session closes with a look ahead toward Native health status in the 21st Century.
Learning Objectives: To provide a comprehensive overview and forecast of American Indian and Alaska Native health issues.
Organizer(s):Patricia Mail
Moderator(s):Michael E. Bird, MSW MPH
10:30 AMHistoric antecedents  [ Recorded presentation ]
Pamela E. Iron
10:50 AMCurrent Health Status  [ Recorded presentation ]
Stacy A. Bohlen
11:10 AMFuture health directions  [ Recorded presentation ]
Yvette Roubideaux, MD MPH
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by:APHA-Special Sessions
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing

The 134th Annual Meeting & Exposition (November 4-8, 2006) of APHA