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Hispanics and Health - New Report

More than 25 percent of Hispanics in the United States do not have a regular medical provider. The report goes on to say that a significant number of Hispanics, up to 8 in 10, are receiving their medical advice from sources such as television and radio. The least likely group of people to have health care are young, poorly educated, men.

41 percent of the people (the largest group) said that they didn't have health insurance because they were seldom sick. 50 percent of people without health care have a high school degree, 30 percent were born in the United States and amazingly, 45 percent do have health insurance. This report was done by the Pew Hispanic Center.

How does this apply to business? There are a few things here to consider:

1. At least twice a year companies who give safety talks should bring in a medical professional to speak with their employee base. They should talk about the major health concerns but also explain the health care system here in the United States. Health care in Latin America is mostly socialized so the system here is foreign to many people.

2. Although not referenced in this study, the percentage of Latinos in this country without health insurance, is higher than any other group of people in the country. The disparity is real. As a business leader, I want to encourage you to not only offer health insurance to your Hispanic workforce but also to explain it to them so they understand how to get the most benefit from the plan.
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posted by Ricardo González on August 13, 2008.

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