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Impact of Race/Ethnicity Reporting Methods: Health Disparities Among American Indians/Alaska Natives

Description
Analyzes how race and ethnicity classification methods influence demographic and health status data among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people in New Mexico, utilizing 2018-2022 New Mexico BRFSS data. Discusses perspectives provided by tribal health organizations and implications for future data collection and research.
Author(s)
Stephanie Lashway, Desirae Martinez
Date
11/2025
Organization
New Mexico Department of Health
Tagged as
Health disparities · Research methods and resources · Statistics and data · Tribal communities · New Mexico

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