42 U.S.C. § 3057g

(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.