### Question
What is the definition of health status and resource deficiency?


### Answer
The definition of **health status and resource deficiency** is as follows in *25 U.S.C. § 1621*:

> the extent to which—


(A) the health status objectives set forth in section 1602(b) of this title are not being achieved

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1621*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-HEALTH SERVICES**

