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| Heart
Disease |
Strength,
wisdom, and good health are American Indian birthrights. Our elders
taught us many healthy ways that were practiced for many generations.
Over time, some healthy traditions have been traded for unhealthy
ways that increase the chances of getting some diseases.
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| Tobacco |
| Heart
disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska
Natives today. We can do something to prevent heart disease. One
way to keep healthy is not to misuse tobacco.
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| Symptoms
of Colon Cancer |
| In
the early stages of colon cancer, there are often no symptoms. This
means that someone could have colon cancer and not know it. That
is why it is important to be tested regularly.
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| Cost
of Immunization |
| There
are 12 Indian Health Services located around the country. Immunizations
are provided for Native people free of charge at these agencies.
However, vaccines can be administered by most health care providers
at low or no cost.
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| Blood
Pressure |
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Heart
disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska
Natives today. Knowing your blood pressure can help you prevent
heart disease.
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| Health
Care |
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Two
types of services are provided by the Indian Health Service: (1)
Direct health care services, which are provided by an IHS facility,
or (2) contract health services (CHS), which are provided by a non-IHS
facility or provider through contracts with the IHS.
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| Why
Immunize our children? |
Ensuring
the safety and health of our American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN)
communities is our responsibility. If enough people in our communities
are protected, vaccine-preventable diseases will not be passed to
our children, our families, and our communities.
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| Screening
tests for colon cancer |
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Fecal
Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
This test looks for hidden blood in your bowel movement. For three
bowel movements in a row, you place a small piece of bowel movement
on a card.
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