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Unnatural Causes: Bad Sugar
Diabetes rates are disproportionately high among Native American tribes who have been deprived of their traditional livelihoods and way of life.
Terrol Dew Johnson says: "A lot of people in my family and around me have diabetes. Somehow, I always thought well, ok, that's just part of growing up."
What is the relationship between disempowerment, the uprooting of Native.
Americans cultural traditions and health?
How do poverty, oppression and chronic stress affect diabetes susceptibility?
Prior to viewing this film, what media coverage have you read, seen or heard about diabetes or about groups with high rates of a particular disease? Do most media stories frame the issue in terms of social determinants or do they rely on genetic and behavioral explanations? Why?
How do you think media stories influence policy decisions and what should be done?