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Do Native American people age well? Understanding the Complexities

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Indian and Alaska Native populations face a lower average life expectancy and higher death rates across age groups compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.. So, do Native American people age well? Answering this requires acknowledging profound systemic challenges while honoring the immense resilience and cultural strength that define aging in these diverse communities.

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Understanding Why Do Hawaiians Age Faster? Accelerated Biological Aging Explained

According to a 2024 University of Hawaiʻi study, Native Hawaiians experience a 25% higher rate of accelerated biological aging compared to white residents. This groundbreaking finding answers the query, "Do Hawaiians age faster?", by focusing on the cellular level rather than chronological years. The disparity is not a genetic inevitability, but a complex issue driven by a combination of socioeconomic, environmental, and historical factors affecting health.

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