Modern social statistics of Native Americans

Native Americans Phillip Martin, Dia Molnar, Harvey Pratt, Jamie Oxendine, Joe Shirley, Jr., Lori Piestewa, Robbie Robertson, Mary Kim Titla and John Herrington

Modern social statistics of Native Americans serve as defining characteristics of Native American life, and can be compared to the average United States citizens’ social statistics. Areas from their demographics and economy to health standards, drug and alcohol use, and land use and ownership all lead to a better understanding of Native American life. Health standards for Native Americans have notable disparities from that of all United States racial and ethnic groups. They have higher rates of disease, higher death rates, and a lack of medical coverage.[1]

These health issues are matched by illegal drug abuse; abuse levels are higher than any other demographic group in the United States. Methamphetamine abuse on reservations was a particular area of concern for tribal and federal governments in the 2000s.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference American Indian/Alaska Native Profile was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Key Findings-Indian Country Drug Threat Assessment 2008 National Drug Intelligence Center June 2008 Web 14 Sep 2009". Usdoj.gov. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2013-02-17. *SITE CLOSED*see justice.gov's archive