Digital Desk: National Minority Health Month [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – April is National Minority Health Month.

Despite decades of study, access to decent healthcare remains a serious barrier for many individuals, particularly in communities of color and among the elderly.

According to the Office of Minority Health, African Americans die from heart disease at a 30% higher rate than non-Hispanic whites in 2019.

Hispanic adults are 70 percent more likely than non-Hispanic white individuals to be diagnosed with diabetes by a medical professional.

In 2019, tuberculosis was 33 times more frequent among Asians, with an incidence rate of 16.7 compared to 0.5 for the non-Hispanic white population.

Dr. Kendra Sheppard, MD, MSPH, CMD, visits the Digital Desk to discuss how physicians can deliver accessible and high-quality care.

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