• Studies that look at culture as a factor in determining health. Researches need to develop a clearer understanding of the relationship between acculturation of immigrants and other minority groups and the adoption of health related behaviors. This will develop a better understanding between behaviors that affect health levels and quality of care that would affect health levels.
• More research that assess current public health intervention programs. By assessing the programs, it can be determined which programs are successful and why. It may lead to better legislation or implementation of programs that will reach the problem more effectively.
• More empirical research, possibly through longitudinal studies, is needed to provide a better understanding of the factors that cause health disparities.
• More efforts to increase the number of minority doctors.
• Using interpreters in community health centers located in minority areas where English may not be the primary language. This could reduce the communication barrier between doctors and patients.

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