As of 2012 70% of American Indians live in urban areas, up from 45% in 1970 and 8% in 1940. American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry reported in 2010 U.S. Census: 1â million in 5 Southwestern states: California â 1.0% 362,801.
Gastroenteritis or infectious diarrhea is a medical condition from inflammation (-itis) of the gastrointestinal tract that involves both the stomach (gastro -) and the small intestine (entero -).It causes some combination of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain and cramping.iruses (particularly rotavirus) and the bacteria Escherichia coli and Campylobacter species are the primary causes of gastroenteritis. There are, however, many other infectious agents that can cause this syndrome. Non-infectious causes are seen on occasion, but they are less likely than a viral or bacterial cause.
Viral gastroenteritis is swelling or inflammation of the stomach and intestines from a virus. The infection can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. It is sometimes called the stomach flu.. Gastroenteritis can affect one person or a group of people who all ate the same food or drank the same water. The germs may get into your system directly from food or water or by way of objects such as plates and eating utensils. They can also be passed from person to person with close contact. Viral gastroenteritis is a leading cause of severe diarrhea in both adults and children.