Minority racial and ethnic groups in Wyoming experience a number of health-related challenges known as disparities, according to a new Wyoming Department of Health report. Kim Deti with the Wyoming Department of Health says the “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Wyoming: 2012 Report” is the first comprehensive examination of health disparities in Wyoming and includes more than 30 health and related social indicators. According to the report, health disparities are gaps in issues of health and healthcare services among distinct segments of the population.
In 2010, Wyoming’s total population was 563,626, an increase of 14 percent from 493,782 in 2000. In 2010, more than 10 percent of Wyoming was Hispanic compared to 7.2 percent in 2000. The state’s second largest non-white racial/ethnic group is American Indian. Many common challenges include obesity, smoking and not receiving proper pre-natal medical care.
You can access the report in its entirety by going to health.wyo.gov and searching for mulit-cultural health.
In 2010, Wyoming’s total population was 563,626, an increase of 14 percent from 493,782 in 2000. In 2010, more than 10 percent of Wyoming was Hispanic compared to 7.2 percent in 2000. The state’s second largest non-white racial/ethnic group is American Indian. Many common challenges include obesity, smoking and not receiving proper pre-natal medical care.
You can access the report in its entirety by going to health.wyo.gov and searching for mulit-cultural health.
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