Minority Health
Definition
Minority health addresses the special medical and health needs associated with specific ethnic and other minority groups.
Description
The United States, along with many other countries, experiences cultural diversity. This fact poses health issues that are specific to ethnic and other minority groups. Additionally, the propensity for certain diseases or illnesses is of concern in certain minority groups. These specific health issues include infant mortality rates, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, and immunizations. The primary minority groups in the United States are Hispanics, African Americans,...
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