Minorities and Chronic Disease: Obstacles to Care
By Rachel Reiff Ellis
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series in partnership with the
All of Us Research Program, which collects and studies health data to help scientists identify health trends. More than 80% of participants are from groups that have been historically underrepresented in research.
Chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease are among the top health problems in the U.S., but all Americans don't share this burden equally. Minorities, including Black, Hispanic, and Native American people, are up to two times more likely than white people to have major long-term conditions.