August 04, 2006
Lack of Primary Care Leads to More Hospitilizations
The Washington Times is reporting that a study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that Blacks and Hispanics were hospitalized more frequently for preventable diabetes-related complications than non-Latino whites and Asians.
The Times states that the study:
'... concludes that many people who comprise those two minority populations are not getting adequate primary and preventive care.'
Posted by Staff at 10:19 AM
Category: Health Disparities; Preventative Care; Primary Care