American Indian and Alaskan Natives

As of 2012, this population had 5.2 million people, or 2 percent of the U.S. population.

About 22 percent live on a reservation while about 66 percent live in Metropolitan areas.

About 30 percent are under 18 years old.

About 28 percent live at the poverty level.

There are 566 federally-recognized tribes that are provided health care through a government agency called the Indian Health Service.  They take care of about 2 million Indian and Alaskans.

Infant death rates leading causes of death include heart disease, cancer, accidents, diabetes and stroke.

They have a high prevalence and risk for mental health issues, suicide, substance abuse and hepatitis, which is 60 percent higher than for Caucasians

They have two times the chance of having diabetes as a Caucasian.

The tuberculosis rate is 6.3 compared to 0.8 for whites.

This population suffers disproportionately from depression and also experiences a higher rate of suicide.