This is a subject that hits closer to home as I am sure it may for a few of my other classmates. Cancer is rising in all aspects and in all races; the Hispanic/Latin culture is one of them having cancer surpass heart disease as one of the leading amongst the culture. Although the percentages have slightly dropped they are still higher than any other chronic disease, I have had to deal with this in my own life having my father fall ill to two of the four common (brain and lung) forms of it and know and understand more about this generational scourge.
Most of the disparities are as common in the Hispanic culture as they are in any other such as lack of quality health care, location, affordability or even being able to obtain proper insurance.
Most of the disparities are as common in the Hispanic culture as they are in any other such as lack of quality health care, location, affordability or even being able to obtain proper insurance.