The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problem.

Prevalence: Existing cases (or events) in a population at a given point in time

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems..

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems..

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems..

Incidence: New cases (or events) in a population during a specific time period

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems.

HEALTH DATA FOR NORTHWEST AI/AN

Life Expectancy At Birth

AI/AN in the Northwest have shorter lifespans compared to non-Hispanic Whites in the region. In Oregon and Idaho, the life expectancy gap is approximately five years. In Washington, the gap is over eight years.

Citation: Dankovchik, J. Life Expectancy of Oregon AI/ANs using linkage corrected mortality rates. Presented at Oregon Public Health Association Annual Conference, Corvallis, OR, 2013.

Mortality Rates for Leading Causes of Death, 2006-2009

Citation: NPAIHB. Northwest American Indian and Alaska Native Mortality. Portland, OR: Northwest Tribal EpiCenter, 2012.

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Project Staff:Sujata Joshi, MSPH, Project Director, sjoshi@npaihb.orgJenine Dankovchik, Biostatistician, jdankovchik@npaihb.orgKristyn Bigback, MPH, Biostatistician, kbigback@npaihb.orgVictoria Warren-Mears, P.I.,vwarrenmears@npaihb.org