Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 For Minority Physicians Study looks at
cancer-related risk factors among Hispanics Did you know that
more than one-third of the nation's largest and fastest growing
major ethnic group, Hispanics, lack health insurance? According
to a U.S. Census report, only about 31 percent of U.S. Hispanics
have health coverage. This lack of coverage reduces their
likelihood of accessing timely preventive medical services such
as cancer-related immunizations and early detection
examinations. A recent study pinpoints cancer-related risk
factors and preventive measures for Hispanics in the United
States. With October observed as National Hispanic Heritage
Month, the AMA Minority Affairs Section strongly supports
initiatives for outreach programs directed at improving health
care services for Hispanics and all underserved minority
populations. Kit can help physicians reduce health disparities
Physicians can improve their awareness and skills in addressing
the inequities in care that racial and ethnic m