OUR CULTURES ARE OUR SOURCE OF HEALTH (:60)

3,434 views · Published 27 February 2013 · 1:01 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 2013 · News & Politics

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Renowned Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, Wes Studi, explains how American Indians and Alaska Natives are twice as likely to have diagnosed diabetes as non-Hispanic whites. Studi highlights the wisdom of cultural knowledge, including harvesting local foods and playing traditional games to promote health and prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes. 

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