United States Code Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

§ 3057g. Findings

§ 3057g.

Findings

The Congress finds the older Native Hawaiians—

(1)

have a life expectancy 10 years less than any other ethnic group in the State of Hawaii;

(2)

rank lowest on 9 of 11 standard health indicies 11  So in original. Probably should be “indices”. So in original. Probably should be “indices”. for all ethnic groups in Hawaii;

(3)

are often unaware of social services and do not know how to go about seeking such assistance; and

(4)

live in poverty at a rate of 34 percent.