Policy outlines how pediatricians can improve care of AI/AN youths [aappublications.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 3/25/214:00 AM

By Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, American Academy of Pediatrics News, March 22, 2021

American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and adolescents are a unique and diverse population with multiple health inequities, and pediatricians are in a special position to improve their health and well-being with culturally sensitive care.

A new AAP policy statement examines health inequities and barriers to treatment for this population, with recommendations for care and opportunities for advocacy. When implementing the strategies in the policy, pediatricians are encouraged to seek programs and interventions that incorporate AI/AN culture, tradition and practices.

The policy Caring for American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Adolescents, from the Committee on Native American Child Health, is available at https://pediatrics.aappublicat.../18/peds.2021-050498 and will be published in the April issue of Pediatrics.

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