Mortality Among American Indians and Alaska Natives

Abstract

Mortality Among American Indians and Alaska NativesIn 1990-2009, all-cause mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons residing in Contract Health Services Delivery Area (CHSDA) counties was approximately 46% greater than among white persons (AI/ANs, 1166 per 100 000 vs whites, 799 per 100 000).Disparities in all-cause mortality between AI/ANs compared with whites occurred primarily among those aged 25 to 44 years.Leading Causes of Death, 1999Death, -2009 Regardless of sex, AI/ANs were more likely to die of diabetes, chronic liver disease, accidents, and suicide than whites.