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Minn. Indians have highest injury death rate
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THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2002 American Indians in Minnesota die from injuries at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group in the state, the Minnesota Health Department reported yesterday. The report looked at 21,000 residents who died in the past decade. The Indian Health Board plans to hold forums, meet with Indians and work with elders to address health concerns. Get the Story:
Disparities found in Minnesotan injury-related deaths (The Minneapolis Star Tribune 7/18)
Study finds racial disparities in injury deaths (AP 7/18) Relevant Links:
Injury-Related Mortality in Minnesota 1990-1998 - http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/
chp/databook/databook_basic.htm#mort
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