Reports
American Indian people experience the poorest rankings in nearly all social, health, and economic indicators, despite federal efforts to improve the outcomes among this population. Young people are of particular concern. Although disparities are narrowing, American Indian youth are still far behind. Fifty-seven percent of American Indians graduate from high school, compared to 76 percent of the white population.
The purpose of this report is to identify important racial and ethnic health disparities in New Mexico so that diverse organizations and agencies, including the Department of Health, can design and implement evidence-based interventions to improve health equity.
The purpose of this report is to identify important racial and ethnic health disparities in New Mexico so that diverse organizations and agencies, including the Department of Health, can design and implement evidence-based interventions to improve health equity.