I am a racial minority–half Hawaiian and half Japanese. Because of my ethnic background, I understand how race can affect one’s life. I am fortunate and blessed to have parents that have worked hard to provide a great life for myself and my family.
My Family
The Prevention Institute featured an article about unintentional injuries. The goal of the Prevention Institute is to have prevention be the center of communities. This focus on prevention is not an easy task.
Minority communities suffer greatly from not only health disparities, but inequalities such as socio-economic status, type of employment, housing and neighborhood conditions, and hazardous exposures. African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans, are the racial groups that suffer a disproportionately high rate of unintentional injuries.
The CDC provides a simple and basic brochure to help communities, especially minority communities, become more educated about injury prevention. Simple steps such as seeing a health care provider regularly, or eating right and maintaining a healthy body weight, will encourage communities to increase overall quality of life.
