The cross of redemption

One being white … and other lies

Changing patterns of morality among American Indians pages (28-37)

According to the author the mortality rates for American Indians (including Alaska Natives) declined

for much of the 20th century, but data published by the Indian Health Service indicate that since the

mid-1980s, age-adjusted deaths for this population have increased both in absolute terms and

compared with rates for the White American population. The author asserts that this increase appears

to be primarily because of the direct and indirect effects of type 2 diabetes. According to the author of

this article increasing appropriations for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, per capita

expenditures for Indian health, including third-party reimbursements, remain substantially lower than

those for other Americans and, when adjusted for inflation, have been essentially unchanged since the

early 1990s. I argue that inadequate funding for health services has contributed significantly to the

increased death rate.

Toward a common definition of global health (pages 38-41)

The author of this article argues that Global health can be thought of as a notion. The need for a

commonly used and accepted definition extends beyond semantics. According to the author of

this article global health encompasses prevention, treatment, and care; it is truly an

interdisciplinary sphere. A steady evolution of philosophy, attitude, and practice has led to the

increased use of the term global health. The author recommends that global health should

emphasize on transnational health issues, determinants, and solutions. In addition, the author

asserts that it should involve many disciplines within and beyond the health sciences and

promotes inter-disciplinary collaboration. In conclusion, the author calls for the adoption of a

common definition of global health.

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