42 U.S.C. § 3057g: Findings

The Congress finds the older Native Hawaiians—(1) have a life expectancy 10 years less than any other ethnic group in the State of Hawaii; (2) rank lowest on 9 of 11 standard health indicies for all ethnic groups in Hawaii; (3) are often unaware of social services and do not know how to go about seeking such assistance; and (4) live in poverty at a rate of 34 percent.