HLT 205 Disparity Analysis HLT-205 HLT 205 Disparity Analysis Chart: African American

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HLT 205 Disparity Analysis HLT-205 HLT 205 Disparity Analysis Chart: African American Population Hispanic Population % of Population 14% (2nd Largest Minority in the U.S.) 16.7% (Largest Minor... ity population in the U.S.) Culture Many families consider church and family very important, a key family member is usually consulted for important issues including healthcare Strong heritage, older members of the family often consulted on important matters including health, fatalistic view (Gods will or divine punishment due to previous or current sins), may prefer to try home remedies or healers called curanderos Race Black/African American Hispanic/Latino Education Level Lower percentage earned a high school diploma when compared to non-Hispanic, white population More women than men earning college degrees Language is an important factor, 35% of the Hispanic population reports not being fluent in English 62% have high school diplomas (compared to 91% in the white population) 13% have a college degree (compared to 31% of the white population) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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