Many Hispanics living in Montgomery County, Md., are uninsured, have limited access to medical care, face cultural and language barriers, and experience other obstacles that affect their health status, according to a recent county report, the Washington Post reports.
The report, "Blueprint for Latino Health in Montgomery County, Maryland 2008-2012," is a snapshot of the Hispanic community's health and follows a similar report that detailed data from 2002 to 2006. The report was completed by the Montgomery County Latino Health Initiative in partnership with Latino Health Steering Committee, an 18-member community panel. Findings are based on focus group interviews, data from lawmakers, census reports, state data, and a variety of other county studies and research.
For more information visit: http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=52991
The report is available online (.pdf). http://lhiinfo.org/english/docs/LHI_blueprint2008_2012.pdf
(June 26, 2008)
