The Problem of Poor and Fair Self-rated Health Among Native Americans in Arizona: Implications for Education Policy

Erin Cathleen Appelt

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2019-07-31

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019)

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Policy Proposals

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The Problem of Poor and Fair Self-rated Health Among Native Americans in Arizona

Implications for Education Policy

Erin Cathleen Appelt

University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Abstract

Poor or fair self-rated health is correlated with higher mortality and morbility rates. Native Americans in Arizona suffer disproportionately from a variety of negative health outcomes, including higher rates of poor or fair self-rated health compared to other racial and ethnic groups living in Arizona. This policy proposal explores the implications for higher rates of poor or fair self-rated health, and discusses one potential step the Arizona state legislature can take to address this broad health issue.