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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Equity
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates health disparities for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP).
  • Current interventions like interpreter services and tailored information inadequately address upstream causes of language-related healthcare inequities.
  • Limited English proficiency is a significant barrier to equitable healthcare access and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose actionable recommendations for health systems and policymakers.
  • To address language as a social determinant of health.
  • To improve healthcare access and outcomes for LEP populations by enhancing English proficiency and health literacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on language interventions and health disparities.
  • Analysis of the role of English proficiency and health literacy as social determinants of health.
  • Development of policy and health system recommendations focused on upstream solutions.

Main Results:

  • Current language interventions are insufficient to address systemic inequities.
  • Improving access to English as a Second Language (ESL) programs is a critical, overlooked upstream solution.
  • Health systems and policymakers can implement targeted strategies to improve English proficiency and health literacy.

Conclusions:

  • Language barriers are a modifiable social determinant of health requiring upstream interventions.
  • Investing in English language education programs is crucial for achieving health equity.
  • Health systems must integrate ESL program access into strategies addressing health disparities for LEP individuals.