Rights of indigenous women and girls 2015, para. 29a
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[There are examples of profound physical and mental health inequalities between indigenous and non-indigenous people. For example:] In the United States of America, a Native American is 600 times more likely to contract tuberculosis than a non-Native American;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Ethnic minorities
Year
2015
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Other
Reference
SR Indigenous Peoples, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/30/41, para. 29a.