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| MEDIA ADVISORY from Annual Education Conference |
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Lack of Family Medical History Puts Hispanics and
Asians at Greater Health Risk
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| New Research Exposes Culture Bias in Medical Treatment |
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| WHO: |
Hanna Kim and Monica Alverado, researchers/members of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. (Ms. Alverado is bilingual.) |
| WHAT: |
Announce the findings of two new research studies revealing that Hispanic and multicultural patients are at greater health risk because they do not have accurate medical family histories. In these cultures, medical conditions are not discussed among family members due to feelings of embarrassment or concerns over invasion of privacy. |
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National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2002 |
| WHY: |
Two new research studies reveal that Hispanic, Asian and multicultural patients do not understand genetic counseling information, are less comfortable discussing family history, are more likely to associate shame or embarrassment with specific aspects of health status and are less knowledgeable about health related issues than those with American cultural identity.
Since many health conditions run in families and have a genetic link, medical histories and knowledge about health status can lead to more accurate diagnosis and treatment.
The National Society of Genetic Counselors is a non-profit organization, consisting of approximately 2,000 genetic counselors. |
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