Who is affected by the minority health problem?
Specifically, minorities most affected by the health gap are African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Asian/Pacific Islanders do not experience a health gap. However, the health gap is a problem for all American residents, as we all need to be concerned with our community’s health. In the United States, 8% of whites are considered to be in fair or poor health, compared with 13.3% of Latinos, 14.6% of African Americans, 8.6% of Asians, and 16.5% of American Indian/Alaska Natives. Source: Key Facts: Race, Ethnicity, & Medical Care, 2007 Update. The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, February 2007.
