Minority Aging Research Paper
Written Assignment 1
The aging statistical profile I chose was of the American Indian and Native Alaskan population within the “Minority Aging” section.
1. As the United States becomes more racially and ethnically diverse as the overall minority population grows, there is in an increase in minorities within the elderly. As the data was scarce for Native American elderly population, I decided to compare and contrast all of the minority sub groups. In 2011, 21.0% of persons 65+ were members of racial or ethnic minority populations. Because research has shown that people of ethnic and racial backgrounds have poorer health outcomes, the growing population is sure to bring in a higher prevalence of illness among minority populations.
2. When
The aging statistical profile I chose was of the American Indian and Native Alaskan population within the “Minority Aging” section.
1. As the United States becomes more racially and ethnically diverse as the overall minority population grows, there is in an increase in minorities within the elderly. As the data was scarce for Native American elderly population, I decided to compare and contrast all of the minority sub groups. In 2011, 21.0% of persons 65+ were members of racial or ethnic minority populations. Because research has shown that people of ethnic and racial backgrounds have poorer health outcomes, the growing population is sure to bring in a higher prevalence of illness among minority populations.
2. When