Read: Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Adults, by Urbanization Level: United States, 2014–2018

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Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Adults, by Urbanization Level: United States, 2014–2018

Key findings
Data from the National Health Interview Survey

• The age-adjusted percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in fair or poor health did not differ by urbanization level and was higher than all U.S. adults.
• The percentage of AIAN adults with a disability decreased from 18.9% in large metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) to 12.9% in rural areas.
• The percentage of AIAN adults with multiple chronic conditions increased from 28.6% in large MSAs to 35.5% in rural areas.
• The percentage of AIAN adults with diagnosed hypertension was highest in medium and small MSAs (35.7%) and rural areas (35.0%).
• The percentage of AIAN adults with diagnosed diabetes was highest in rural areas (18.9%).

Keywords

disability, chronic conditions, urban rural, National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)

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