Hmong
Language: The most common language amongst the Hmong are Hmong (Hmong Green and Hmong White) and English. They are also able to speak Lao and other languages. Medical Care/Medical Barriers/Medical Beliefs: About 13% of Hmong don’t have health insurance. Some medical barriers Hmong face are genetics, spiritual beliefs, and unable to understand English proficiently (typically […]
Filipino
Language: The most common languages spoken by Filipinos are Filipino and English. They can also speak a wide variety of other languages. Medical Care/Medical Barriers/Medical Beliefs: Majority of Filipinos in MN have health insurance. Only about 6% of Filipinos don’t have health insurance. Filipinos often face barriers tied to their genetics, lifestyle and traditions. Many […]
Cambodians
Language: Cambodians often can speak multiple languages. One of the main languages they speak are Khmer. They can also speak other languages, like English and Chinese. Medical Care/Medical Barriers/Medical Beliefs: Cambodians have one of the highest uninsured rates, compared to other Asian/Pacific Islander Ethnicities. About 17% of Cambodians are without health insurance. Cambodians face barriers […]
Bhutanese
Language: Bhutan is a very diverse country where there are many different languages spoken. Many Bhutanese are able to speak Nepali. Some other languages Bhutanese are able to speak are; Hindi, Dzongkha and English. Medical Care/Medical Barriers/Medical Beliefs: About 10% of Bhutanese don’t have medical insurance. Some medical barriers Bhutanese may face is that they […]
Asian Indians
Language: Many Asian Indians are able to speak Hindi. They also can speak English and other languages such as; Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, and more. Medical Care/Medical Barriers/Medical Beliefs: Only about 3% of Asian Indians are uninsured (without health insurance). Asian Indians have the highest rates of receiving and attaining health insurance, compared to other […]
Limited English Proficiency
Around 40% of foreign-born Minnesotans have a limited English proficiency, compared to about 1% of U.S. born Minnesotans with a limited English proficiency. Adults and children with a limited English proficiency usually face more health disparities, poverty and miscommunication. Language: Individuals with limited English proficiency may speak any other language besides English. They may be […]
American Indians
Minnesota is home to about 60,916 American Indians. There are around 11 known Indian tribes within Minnesota today. Majority of American Indians currently live in the cities, and about 30% of them are in poverty. Language: Many American Indians speak English, but some may speak their native language. The American Indian language that is most […]
Africans
Minnesota is home to many Africans. Africans are people who immigrated into the U.S. from African origins. Around 30% of Africans are living in poverty within Minnesota. Language: Many Africans can speak an African language, the language depends on which African country they immigrated from. Most Africans are also able to speak english and other […]
Veterans
About 7% of Minnesotans are veterans. Many veterans suffer from trauma and other disorders from serving in the military, navy or air force. This causes high risks of homelessness, mental health problems, and PTSD. Around 6% of veterans are in poverty or are homeless. Medical Care/Barriers: Many MN veterans do not have access to affordable […]
African Americans
There are about 317,130 African Americans living in Minnesota. African Americans are people who have origins connected to Africa. They are one of the largest racial group in Minnesota today. Language: Majority of African Americans born in the U.S. are able to speak english proficiently. But some African Americans may speak other African languages as […]