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African-American
Prone to HTN, Cerebrovascular disease, Diabetes, Aids ( account for half U.S. diagnosesies
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American-Indians
Alcohol abuse/ obesit, unintentional injuries, Cirrhosis, fetal alcohol syndrome, Diabetes
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Asians/ Pacific Islanders
Philosophy of health is holistic in nature and integrated with external environment, Yin and Yang (opposing but compelementary powers), acupuncture, herbology (using herbs to heal)
Live cancer, TB (leading cause of death)
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Whites
Heart disease, cancer, stroke, COPD
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Hispanic/Latino Americans
Hot and Cold Philosophy (Hot illnesses must be tx w/ cold food.
Curandero (curandera)- a holistic healer. main tx is relieving clients of their sins
Yerbero- Folk healer specializes in herbs
Unintentional injuries, AIDS, homicide, Diabetes and obesity.
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