Colorado. Office of Health Disparities

This fact sheet provides information about some of the major health indicators for the population in Colorado. Like other communities of color, American Indians experience some differences in health, risk factors and behaviors in comparison to other population groups. The data presented show comparisons between the American Indians population and the States population as a whole and identifies where there are differences.

This fact sheet provides information about some of the major health indicators for the Hispanic/Latino population in Colorado. Like other communities of color, Hispanics/Latinos experience some differences in health, risk factors and behaviors in comparison to other population groups. The data presented show comparisons between the Hispanic/Latino population and the States population as a whole and identifies where there are differences.

Due to the disparities experienced by American Indians, the Office of Health Disparities (OHD) of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) initiated a process to convene Colorado's American Indian community to discuss the health assets and disparities within the American Indian population. The purpose of the community conversation was to engage American Indians in a discussion on health disparities and determine what aspects...