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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding the Health of Native Americans

Explains different aspects of Indigenous health by exploring health and illness perceptions of Native American communities, and considers approaches that are grounded in Traditional and Contemporary Indigenous Knowledge and supported by Western Research Methodology. Analyzes key health issues from the perspective of Native communities, and through the lens of various public health disciplines such as epidemiology, mental health, environmental health, policy, and sociology. Emphasizes serving Indigenous populations and empowering community-driven, culturally sensitive public health interventions.