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Gender Differences in Health Risks Amongst Native Elderly

Internet URL

http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/rural/nrcnaa/pdf/03-1.pdf  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

National Resource Center on Native American Aging

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if differences in health risks exist between men and women in the elderly Native American and Alaskan Native population. This study examines gender differences in smoking, drinking, exercise, and body mass index (BMI) variables among American Indian and Alaskan Native elders.

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Review Date

9/30/2007