Racial Barriers of Accessing Health Care
Date Submitted: 10/06/2004 20:18:49
Category: / Social Sciences / Controversial Issues
Length: 6 pages (1713 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Controversial Issues
Length: 6 pages (1713 words)
The present health crisis for racial minorities in the United States can be traced back to 400 years ago when racial discrimination rooted in this continent. For this long period of time, minorities were exclusive from the so called "mainstream" health system. The most popular health care system in U.S. - managed care, has actually built in incentives which may encourage discrimination. Research shows that "the total family premiums have risen more than $2,700 in four …
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