There are 2 files in this study. The first file deals with the individual records of 7,332 deaths by sex, age, and cause occurring in American Indians in 103 selected counties in 9 states for the years 1969 to 1971. The second file lists the populations by age and sex of American Indians living in 103 selected counties in nine states, 1970. The 9 states are Arizona, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Utah.