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Tribal Health Officials ‘Blinded’ by Lack of Data - KFF Health News

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A strong public health system can make a big difference for those who face stark health disparities. But epidemiologists serving Native American communities, which have some of the nation’s most profound health inequities, say they’re hobbled by state and federal agencies restricting their access to important data. American Indians and Alaska Natives face life expectancy about 10 years shorter than the national…

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