A report released yesterday by the American Cancer Society points out that ethnic minorities in
Worse still are the numerous barriers which impede minorities from getting preventative treatment:
“Language barriers, cultural apprehensions about seeking medical care, and a fear among immigrants that their citizenship status may be called into question if they go the hospital”.
The American Cancer Society has a Spanish-language website which may be accessed here and the
(Hat tip: Gothamist).
Links- amNY, American Cancer Society, Gothamist
Image- stayhealthynews.com
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