United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 42. THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
Chapter 35. PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS |
SubChapter X. GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS |
Part B. Native Hawaiian Program |
§ 3057g. Findings
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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 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.
(Pub. L. 89–73, title VI, § 621, as added Pub. L. 100–175, title I, § 171, Nov. 29, 1987 , 101 Stat. 961.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 3057g, Pub. L. 89–73, title VI, § 608, as added Pub. L. 95–478, title I, § 106,