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Mind Map #3 Reading #2 American Indian Health disparities - Coggle Diagram
Mind Map #3 Reading #2
American Indian Health disparities
American Indians have been known to struggle with health disparities
Why do American Indians have higher rates of diabetes?
"Adverse childhood experiences are also a strong predictor of risk for numerous chronic and behavioral health conditions."
"Numerous psychosocial influences, including a history of genocide and boarding school experiences, have led to unresolved historical trauma and its associated poor health outcomes."
suffer from many preventable causes of death
Historical events play a big factor in health disparities
intentional spread of small pox
tuberculosis, diptheria, and measles outbreaks wiped out alot of tribes.
unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, and infant mortality are still big problems.
While the rate of infectious disease has declined, the rate of chronic diseases (cancer, diabetes, etc) has escalated.
"Most conceptualizations of historical trauma among AIs are based on reports of persistent trauma among Holocaust survivors"
this is so sad and is not talked about enough
we should be held accountable for this.
“Kill the Indian, Save the Man”
cultures and communities that have different ways of life should be uplifted.
We learned a lot from the American Indians.
Deeply wanted for the Indian man to fully assimilate into society
As a result of high poverty populations, many American Indian children are dependent on food programs.
What can be done to improve these health disparities among American Indians?
"Moving forward, we need to recognize that we cannot change the events of the past; however, we need to acknowledge, validate, and respect the emerging science of historical trauma."
Can epigenetics explain some of the mental health stressors?
"Individuals can continue the healing process through individual, group and family therapy as well as attending to their own spiritual development. Tribes need to facilitate communal grief rituals, incorporating traditional practices."
Decolonization could help with the healing process and slowly dismantle health disparities.
"The key to decolonization is community emancipation from hegemony of outside interests"