Health Diversity
Latinos More Likely to be Under-Treated For Prostate Cancer in State of California
A 2018 study from the state of California found that the state’s Latino population was less likely to receive guideline recommended definite treatment for prostate cancer compared to Non-Latino white men. Latinos are the largest minority in the state of California, making up 39% of the state population. There has been a lack of information...
Family History Instrumental in Determining Need for Inherited Prostate Cancer Genetic Testing
The Journal of Clinical Oncology recently published an article stating that more detailed assessments of family history of cancer — including prostate, breast, ovarian, colorectal and pancreatic cancers, as well as melanoma — and stage of disease should be used to determine the need for genetic counseling and testing for inherited prostate cancer risk. “Approximately...
Study Shows Prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease Higher in Racially Diverse Populations
A Baylor University study found that a significantly higher number of African Americans had peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared to Hispanics and whites in patients over the age of 55. Peripheral artery disease is defined as atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in the legs. PAD can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. Symptoms of...
Treating the 2.5 Million Diabetic Latinos in the U.S.
Within the United States, there are over 2.5 million Latino Americans suffering with type II diabetes mellitus. This is alarming, not only because Latinos are 17% more likely to develop diabetes than their white counterparts, but also because Hispanic women are 1.5 times more likely to die from diabetes than white woman. The lack of...
The Obesity Epidemic In the Latino Community
The Latino population in America have a higher prevalence of obesity and it is important that clinicians treating these patients understand the causes of this epidemic. With data showing that one in every four Latinos are now obese, regardless of their age, we have to start finding ways to combat this ever-increasing problem in order...
Challenges Among Women & Minorities With Multiple Sclerosis
A lack of diverse representation of patients in clinical research has made it difficult to adequately assess the unique patient journey and efficacy of treatment for minority MS patients in comparison to non-Hispanic Caucasian women. According to a recent study published earlier this year in Multiple Sclerosis and Demyelinating Disorders. The African-American population in...
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