My last two posts have discussed the increasing levels of obesity and related diseases due to addictive fast and processed food. Disadvantaged and poor people are especially vulnerable and Native Americans are especially severely impacted. A medical study examining almost a quarter of a million American Indians of Medicare age found that nearly 40% came from the lowest 20% of economically distressed communities. Native Americans are 50% more likely
The settlers took their land to build America as we know it. The country is indebted to the native citizens for the best possible health care and access to quality whole foods. Our “government” has failed miserably in almost everything, primarily how we treat the native citizens.
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The settlers took their land to build America as we know it. The country is indebted to the native citizens for the best possible health care and access to quality whole foods. Our “government” has failed miserably in almost everything, primarily how we treat the native citizens.
Our treatment of these people is one of the darkest parts of our history
Yes. It is a shame to all of us as Americans.
Oh god, those are some shocking numbers.
Great to see that you are looking at other content. Check out the link below. We have dramatically improved clinical and financial outcomes for a native American trible.
https://williamhbestermannjrmd.substack.com/p/a-great-story-in-american-healthcare