American Indian Health
- My Native Plate: A nutrition education tool that incorporates traditional Native American foods and cultural practices to promote healthy eating habits.
- Indian Health Services Health Topics: Discover reliable, culturally informed resources on a variety of health topics designed to support the well-being of American Indian communities. From managing chronic conditions to learning about preventive care, this page connects you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your health and the health of your loved ones.
American Indian Diabetes Resources
- Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention (DDTP): Offers a comprehensive online catalog of educational materials tailored for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Topics include nutrition, physical activity, and diabetes management.
- Native Diabetes Wellness Program: Focuses on promoting health and preventing type 2 diabetes among American Indian communities by integrating traditional practices with contemporary science.
- Eagle Books Series: A collection of culturally relevant stories designed to teach children about healthy lifestyles and diabetes prevention.
- Native Diabetes Wellness Program: Provides resources and support for diabetes prevention and management, emphasizing traditional foods and community-based approaches.
American Indian Data Reports
American Indian Health Data Book
The American Indian Health Data Book contains data on selected health concerns in South Dakota, such as social vulnerability, early syphilis, congenital syphilis, cervical cancer, lung cancer, smoking, infant mortality, pregnancy-associated deaths, suicide, alcohol-related deaths, overdose deaths, and age of death.
American Indian Health Data Book, Executive Summary
The American Indian Health Data Book contains data on selected health concerns in South Dakota, such as social vulnerability, early syphilis, congenital syphilis, cervical cancer, lung cancer, smoking, infant mortality, pregnancy-associated deaths, suicide, alcohol-related deaths, overdose deaths, and age of death.
South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2004-2020
10 leading causes of death by year, 2004-2020, and age group, 2011-2020
South Dakota American Indian Cancer Disparities Data Report
As part of efforts to reduce the burden of cancer in South Dakota through the implementation of the SD Cancer Plan 2015-2020, the SD Cancer Coalition identified numerous disparities in incidence, late-stage incidence, mortality, and preventative screening rates for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer between the white and American Indian populations in South Dakota. To address these inequities, key partners including the SD Department of Health and Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board conducted further analysis of the available data.