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Federal Indian Policies and Health
WEB-EXCLUSIVE VIDEO, Unnatural Causes
Historically, federal Indian policies have been destructive to Native American communities - ranging from removal to assimilation and termination. These policies have had a negative impact on health and health-related behaviors. More recent trends towards self-determination and tribal control provide reason to hope.
College graduates live on average five years longer than people who haven’t finished high school, and two years longer than those who didn’t finish college.