Report: NYC minorities are higher cancer risks

A report released yesterday by the American Cancer Society points out that ethnic minorities in New York City have a higher risk of contracting cancer and dying from it than other New Yorkers. For instance, Hispanic women have a greater chance of getting cervical cancer than other ethnic groups.

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 National Cancer Information Center has a hotline on cancer information (1-800-ACS-2345).

(Hat tip: Gothamist).

Links- amNY, American Cancer Society, Gothamist

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