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Resolution
Health Disparities WHEREAS, the
League of United Latin American Citizens
advocates for the well being of all Latinos; and
WHEREAS, the overall health of
our country has improved on a steady pace, yet
not all Americans have kept up with such pace;
and
WHEREAS, there exists
disparities in health and health care which
affects minorities, including Latinos; and
WHEREAS, numerous studies
confirm the existence of said disparities and
point to the fact that Latinos are less likely
to receive proper and timely treatment resulting
in negative outcomes and higher mortality rates
than their white counterparts; and
WHEREAS, diseases such as
diabetes, heart disease and some cancers are
more prevalent within the Latino communities
creating serious reasons for concern due to the
fact that said problems often are diagnosed
less; and
WHEREAS, pharmacogenetic
research has uncovered differences in the
metabolism, clinical effectiveness, and side
effect profiles of many clinically important
drugs among minority groups, yet the United
States government is adamant in providing a one
size fits all when it comes to prescription
drugs; and
WHEREAS, there is a dire need
for stepped up education, public awareness and
an overall effort to bring about the solutions
needed to save and improve the lives of Latinos;
and
WHEREAS, ignoring minority
health can only lead to an ill prepared future
for Latinos who form a major part of the
emerging majority; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that LULAC will work with any responsible
entities and individuals that are seriously
committing themselves to working towards the
elimination of said health disparities. The
efforts required include the expanding of access
to affordable quality health care, better
interaction between patients and their health
care providers, getting patients to take a more
active role in their health, prevention and
disease management, enhanced data collection and
medical research,
THEREFORE, LET IT BE FURTHER
RESOLVED, that LULAC Concilio Zapatista 4383
District XV hereby pledges to take an active
role in working with responsible parties in an
effort to end health disparities. Said work will
include, but not be limited to, conducting
appropriate community surveys, medical research,
continuing education and hands on work such as
forums and health fairs.
Approved this 14th day of July
2007.
Rosa Rosales
LULAC National President |
