A Prospectus for Genetic Studies of the American Indian

The American Indian today presents a series of unusual—and in some respects unique—biological, medical, and humanitarian challenges. It will be the purpose of this presentation to attempt to delineate the nature of some of these challenges, and especially those of a genetic nature. Meeting these challenges will not only provide data of considerable scientific importance, but also data of real value to the Indian as in the Americas he progresses toward those greater opportunities which must be his.