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Linda Burnes Bolton1, Joyce Newman Giger, Alicia Georges
1Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA. Bolton@cshs.org
Abstract:
It is essential to critically and systematically analyze the literature to determine what impact the historical effects of individual and institutional racism have had on the prevailing health disparities across racial/ethnic groups including African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and American Indians. Moreover given the historical significance of institutional racism, a review of health disparities across ethnic minority groups could ultimately ayugment understanding in order to ensure culturally competent health care to these vulnerable populations.
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