Native Americans have a significantly lower life expectancy compared to white Americans, with a median age at death that is 14 years younger. This disparity is a cause for concern and highlights the need for improved healthcare and support for Native American communities.
HISLE, S.D. — Katherine Goodlow is only 20, but she has experienced enough to know that people around her are dying too young.Goodlow, a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, said she's lost six friends and acquaintances to suicide, two to car crashes, and one to appendicitis. Four of her relatives died in their 30s or 40s, from causes such as liver failure and COVID-19, she said. And she recently lost a 1-year-old nephew.
Misty Merrival, who works at the funeral home, blames poor living conditions. Some community members struggle to find healthy food or afford heat in the winter, she said. They may live in homes with broken windows or that are crowded with extended family members. Some neighborhoods are strewn with trash, including intravenous needles and broken bottles.
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