The proportion of the population that belongs to the four minority groups counted by the U.S. Census Bureau American Indian, Asian and Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic will increase from 25 percent in 1990 to 32 percent by 2010 and 48 percent by 2050. California will have a minority majority by the year 2000, and Texas by 2010. Welcoming immigrants and native-born members of racial and ethnic minority groups is one of the greatest challenges facing health care organizations. Disparities exist in health status, access, and quality of care for these groups compared with the majority population.
Many minority groups have shorter life spans and higher rates of infant mortality.
Some minority groups are more likely to receive care in a hospital emergency room and are less likely to receive important preventive services. Designed by The Idea Co.