Killing Us Quietly: Native Americans and HIV/AIDS

Killing Us Quietly: Native Americans and HIV/AIDS

University of Nebraska Press, 233 North 8th St., Lincoln, NE 68588-0255. 147p., bibliog., index. ISBN 0-8032-4668-4, 0-8032-9624-Xpbk. $35.00, $14.95pbk.
Irene S. Vernon. 2001.

This is one of the first books that discusses HIV/AIDS and the Native Americans. Until now, the Native Americans were not recognized as having a real problem with HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately, many of the young natives are now gone because of this disastrous disease. Vernon has followed this plight and written many articles. She has been proactive in publishing brochures that were distributed to the reservations. This book is a result of her ongoing interest in studying HIV/AIDS in the Native American communities. It is an extremely well written book that is understandable by the educated layperson. The first three chapters cover HIV/AIDS in men, women and youth. The last chapter outlines Native American Prevention. Also included is a resource guide that provides a listing of Native American AIDS videos, organizations and tribal health offices, other organizations, annual conference, and Web sites. This is a much-needed book that should be provided to all government agencies that provide funding and research on HIV/AIDS. It is a highly recommended book for all academic and health science libraries.

Keywords: Indians of North America; Health Risk Assessment; Health and Hygiene; Medical Care; Patients)

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