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September 25, 2006

Health Care Coverage and Access for Hispanics: How Does It Differ Across America

By 2003, the uninsured rate for Hispanics in new growth communities rose to a level equal to that of Hispanics in major centers. However, less than half (43%) of the Hispanic population in new growth communities live within five miles of a community health center compared to 71% of the population in major centers. Additionally, only half of the new growth community Hispanics live within 10 miles of a safety-net hospital compared to 82% of Hispanics in major centers.

Posted by Gary Holden at September 25, 2006 2:32 AM