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Mortality from infectious diseases among New Mexico's American Indians, Hispanic whites, and other whites, 1958-87.

Year: 1990

Type: article

Abstract: To examine ethnic differences in infectious disease-related mortality in New Mexico's American Indian, Hispanic White and other White populations, we analyzed vital records data from 1958 to 1987. We found that for most infectious causes, American Indians had the highest mortality rates, followed by Hispanics. The state's minority populations remain at increased risk for infectious disease mortality.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.80.3.320

Authors: T M Becker, C Wiggins, C Peek, C R Key, J M Samet

Institution: University of New Mexico

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute