HLT 205 Disparity Analysis HLT-205 HLT 205 Disparity Analysis Chart: African American

HLT 205 Disparity Analysis  HLT-205  HLT 205 Disparity Analysis  Chart:  African American Population  Hispanic Population  % of Population  14% (2nd Largest Minority in the U.S.)  16.7% (Largest Minority population in the U.S.)  Culture  Many families consider church and family very important, a key family member is usually consulted for important issues including healthcare   Strong heritage, older members of the family often consulted on important matters including health, fatalistic view (Gods will or divine punishment due to previous or current sins), may prefer to try home remedies or healers called curanderos  Race  Black/African American  Hispanic/Latino  Education Level  Lower percentage earned a high school diploma when compared to non-Hispanic, white population  More women than men earning college degrees  Language is an important factor, 35% of the Hispanic population reports not being fluent in English  62% have high school diplomas (compared to 91% in the white population)  13% have a college degree (compared to 31% of the white population)