Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) On American Indian/Alaska Native Health Issues, Disparities

The August 1, 2003 edition of explores the health disparities experienced by American Indians and Alaska Natives. Among the reports are:

• Health Disparities Experienced by American Indians and Alaska Natives
• Injury Mortality Among American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Youth --- United States, 1989--1998
• Diabetes Prevalence Among American Indians and Alaska Natives and the Overall Population --- United States, 1994--2002
• Cancer Mortality Among American Indians and Alaska Natives --- United States, 1994--1998
• Bronchiolitis-Associated Outpatient Visits and Hospitalizations Among American Indian and Alaska Native Children --- United States, 1990--2000
• Vaccination Coverage Levels Among Alaska Native Children Aged 19--35 Months --- National Immunization Survey, United States, 2000--2001

The report is available on line at www.cdc.gov/mmwr and in PDF format for downloading.