Achieving American Indian Youth Energy and Mental Health Balance

Project Description

The goal of the study is to develop and test a community-led intervention to support AI youth in achieving healthy lifestyle choices and in reducing risk for adult obesity and related metabolic diseases.

Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Lead Investigator
Gachupin, Francine C
Tribe(s)
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona
Hopi Tribe of Arizona
Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona
Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona
Status
Active
Lead College/Unit
College of Medicine (COM)