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Miller, Marv – White Cloud Journal, 1979
Results showed suicides clustered by day of the week, season, and reservation location, and typical victims as young, unmarried males holding unskilled or semiskilled jobs. Suggested are strategies maximizing suicide prevention efforts. Journal availability: see RC 503 481. (DS)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Death
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Download full textTann, Sheila S.; Yabiku, Scott T.; Okamoto, Scott K.; Yanow, Jessica – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal of the National Center, 2007
This study examined the risk for alcoholism, diabetes, and depression (triADD) in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations in the U.S. Using the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a series of descriptive statistics and regression models were used to examine the interrelationships among these disorders in AI/AN populations.…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Alcoholism, Diabetes, Depression (Psychology)
Kaltenbach, Charles – 1975
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…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Behavior
Nebraska State Dept. of Economic Development, Lincoln. – 1979
The Creighton Research Institute, in answer to a legislative mandate, addressed four objectives in conducting this needs assessment of Indians residing in Nebraska in 1977: (1) estimating their statewide population, (2) describing social and economic characteristics, (3) determining their needs, and (4) documenting the services and programs…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indians, Demography, Educational Status Comparison
Trimble, Joseph E.; Beauvais, Fred – 2001
This chapter reviews the literature on substance abuse and prevention efforts in Native communities. The first section describes demographic characteristics of America's indigenous people, including tribal and government definitions, interaction and validation styles, and rural-urban differences. It concludes by warning that use of broad ethnic…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alcoholism, American Indian Culture, American Indians
Attneave, Carolyn L.; Beiser, Morton – 1975
The fifth volume in a 10-volume report on the historical development (1966-1973) of the 8 administrative Area Offices of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Mental Health Programs, this report presents information on the Billings Area Office. Included in this document are: (1) General Description (geography, demography, and transportation facilities…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Alcoholism, American Indian Reservations, American Indians
Frederick, Calvin J., Comp.; And Others – 1974
Designed to help alleviate some of the health problems among American Indians and Eskimos, this booklet covers suicide, homicide, and alcoholism. It can be used to provide: (1) "how-to" guidelines which describe ways for recognizing, handling, and preventing possible suicides among American Indians; and (2) survey data and literature for…
Descriptors: Aggression, Alcoholism, American Indians, Antisocial Behavior
