Changing Numbers, Changing Needs
American Indian Demography and Public Health
1st Edition
Published on 11. September 1996
328 pages
978-0-309-17529-6 (ISBN)
Description
The reported population of American Indians and Alaska Natives has grown rapidly over the past 20 years. These changes raise questions for the Indian Health Service and other agencies responsible for serving the American Indian population. How big is the population? What are its health care and insurance needs?This volume presents an up-to-date summary of what is known about the demography of American Indian and Alaska Native populationtheir age and geographic distributions, household structure, employment, and disability and disease patterns. This information is critical for health care planners who must determine the eligible population for Indian health services and the costs of providing them. The volume will also be of interest to researchers and policymakers concerned about the future characteristics and needs of the American Indian population.
