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 | A Portrait of Older Minorities
American Association of Retired Persons.
Statistical overview of older minorities includes income, poverty status, demographics, marital status, education, employment and health. |
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| General Information |
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| Cultural Competence Health Practitioner Assessment
Georgetown University. National Center for Cultural Competence.
Online tool designed to test cultural competence and enhance the delivery of services to culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and underserved communities. |
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| Diversity Resource List
American Dietetic Association.
A bibliography of books and articles relating to ethnic food practices. |
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| Health Disparities Among Ethnic Groups
Georgetown University. National Center for Cultural Competence.
Brief discussion of disparities in the incidence of illness and death among African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Alaskan Natives and Pacific Islanders. Specifically addresses cancer, cardiovascular disease, infant mortality, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and child and adult immunizations. |
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| How Do I Know It Is Kosher?
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.
Discusses the philosophy behind Kosher food, Kosher supervision of food production and Orthodox Union certification.Also provides details of which foods are and are not kosher. |
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| Minority Populations Gateway
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Provides information on Healthy People 2010 health disparity objectives, conferences, resources, news and press releases related to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Latinos, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and African Americans. |
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 | Minority Women's Health
DHHS. The National Women's Health Information Center.
Learn about the health risks and concerns of minority women. Select an ethnic group to view information on nutrition, physical activity and other health topics relevant to the chosen group. |
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| Office of Minority Health
United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Access statistics, conference information, programs, initiatives, and resources related to public health issues affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, Blacks/African Americans, and Hispanics/Latinos. |
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| Understanding the Hispanic Culture
Ohio State University. Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Background information on the Hispanic culture including eating habits, family values, etiquette, rituals and religion, celebrations and holidays, and teaching and learning implications. |
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 | Women of Color Health Data Book (PDF|1.5 MB)
DHHS. NIH. National Women's Health Information Center.
Provides information on factors affecting the health status of women of color, including behavior and lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Includes morbidity and mortality statistics, health assessment information and a section on elderly women of color. |
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Last Modified: Oct 28, 2009 |
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