Medical Researchers Lament Lack Of Latinos In Clinical Studies; Better Outreach Needed

By EFE, Fox News Latino

WASHINGTON, D.C. (EFE) –  Doctors connected with the research and development of new medications said Wednesday that despite the fact that Hispanics make up 16 percent of the U.S. population, they account for only 1 percent of the people taking part in clinical trials.

The low participation rate of minorities in general in medical trials is a negative factor affecting the general long-term health of U.S. society.

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