What Factors are Causing Poor Health for Indigenous Americans?

Indigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2

In this Episode:

• 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone
• 00:20 – Intro
• 04:50 – Recipe of the Week: Pawpaw Cookies
• 08:19 – Exploring Native American Health Disparities
• 25:16 – Interview: Dr. Jeanna Ford on COVID impacts for tribes
• 46:05 – Outro

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