42 U.S.C. § 3057g. Findings

The Congress finds the older Native Hawaiians—

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