External Links
National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
American Heart Association
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Obesety is signifigantly associated with an increased risk for diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
Recent Studies
Cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death in American Indians..
Did you know?
Research is not new to Indian country and in fact, was an integral part of the medicine man and the tools they used for healing.