American Indian Health Policy. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 , University Advanced Standing, and one of the following: POLS 1000 , POLS 1100 , HIST 1700 , HIST 1740 , HIST 2700 , HIST 2710 Explores the history, political economy, and epidemiology of American Indian health issues in the United States. Examines the effects of the pandemics brought by the European conquest, the changing Native views and practices in health, the Federal government's practical and legal assumption of responsibility for Native health, and the development of the administration and organization for Native health. Considers modern health issues ranging from diabetes to domestic violence, and the policy responses to them.