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Peer reviewedHorm, John W.; Burhansstipanov, Linda – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1992
Overall cancer incidence among southwestern American Indians is less than half that of U.S. whites; Alaska Native and white rates are similar. However, both native groups have elevated rates for specific cancers (stomach, liver, and gallbladder), and Indians have low five-year survival rates. Data tables outline incidence, mortality, and survival…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indians, Anglo Americans, Cancer
Peer reviewedBeauvais, Fred – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1992
Using the 1988-90 American Drug and Alcohol Survey data, compares drug use (lifetime and 30-day prevalence) among reservation and nonreservation American Indians and non-Indians in grades 8 and 12 in 1988-90. Found highest rates of drug use (marijuana, cocaine, crack, stimulants, inhalants, hallucinogens, and other drugs), alcohol use, and smoking…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anglo Americans, Children, Drinking
