Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders among Native Americans This
resource answers questions related to Native Americans, a
population with high rates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder,
in regards to the work of FASD. Native American cultures, which
encompass American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian
tribes, are rich with history, tradition, spirituality, and art.
There are 562 Federally recognized tribes across the United
States, each with its own distinctive identity. However,one
thing many tribes share is alcohol problems and other health
disparities. Native American populations experience significant
health issues compared with the general population. They have
higher death rates from alcoholism, tuberculosis,
diabetes,accidents, suicide, homicide, and other causes. Their
life expectancy is 6 years lower than the U.S. average.
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