Language revitalization: Protecting Indigenous cultures as disease prevention – Yale Daily New

Dec 06, 2024

Diabetes, alcohol-related deaths and chronic liver and kidney disease are notably high for adults of non-Hispanic Native American descent. While genetics and socioeconomic status significantly influence health outcomes, revitalizing Indigenous languages may offer preventative health benefits, according to researchers.

“Historic trauma and systemic racism along with the loss of land and the way of life increased

the risk of chronic diseases across Indian Country,” Dr. Setu Vora, the chief medical officer of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, wrote to the News.

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