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MAY 31, 2001

The Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support released a report on Wednesday stating that more than half of American Indian women received inadequate prenatal care.

Of all ethnic and racial minorities in Minnesota, Indian women at 55 percent had the highest rate of inadequate care, closely followed by Asian-American women. (54 percent). Researchers said the high rates can be attributed to low income and language and cultural differences.

Get the Story:
Report assails health care for poor, minorities (The Minneapolis Star Tribune 5/31)

Relevant Links:
Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support - http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/
city-coordinator/health/index.shtml