Addressing Health Disparities: A Program for Training Physicians to Serve the Preventive Health Needs of American Indians

The text discusses a program for training physicians to serve the preventive health needs of American Indians, who currently have lower health status compared to the general population. It outlines the health issues faced by Indian and Alaska Native populations, including high mortality rates and incidence of communicable diseases. The program aims to strengthen preventive health efforts through specialized physician training and outlines the resources needed to implement it.