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Peer reviewedMiddaugh, John P. – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Analyzes death certificate data to discover the number of deaths of Alaskan natives caused by cardiovascular disease. Rates from cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis from 1980-86 among Alaskan natives were lower than rates among other Alaskans, while death rates from other causes were higher. Discusses the possible impact of diet. (JS)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Cardiovascular System, Dietetics, Diseases
