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Language And Cultural Barriers In Health Care
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Hispanics have the highest level of uninsured rate of any other ethnic group in the United States. Only 38.8% of Mexican Americans have health insurance. Hispanics are also nearly three times more likely to lack health insurance compared to Caucasians. All of these differences increase the risk for diabetes, along with many other degenerative diseases. Hispanics are less likely to seek treatment and address any health related issues they may be having. Language and cultural barriers, discrimination, lack of access to preventive care, and learning how to navigate the U.S. health care system are some of the many barriers Mexican Americans have to face in
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