This material was developed to be used by instructors in the health related fields who have contact with nurses, doctors, ambulance crews, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics. The essay is a summary from various portions of an educational unit. The objective of the essay is to provide the reader with current up-to-date factual…

Analysis of morbidity, mortality, and demographic data on Navajo people was undertaken to identify leading health problems in the Navajo area and to suggest intervention activities. Comparisons with total U.S. population were made to provide perspective. Data on Navajo mortality showed: a ratio of male to female deaths of 2:1, more than 50 percent…