UT Health Science Center-San Antonio: Massive Need for Equitable Latino Representation in Clinical Trials
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release:
Latinos represent less than 10% of volunteers in cancer clinical trials.
The lack of Latinos in clinical trials makes it harder for researchers to find treatments tailored for this group -- which makes up 18.5% of the U.S. population and a diversity of heritages.
This is why Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, and Patricia Chalela . . .
Latinos represent less than 10% of volunteers in cancer clinical trials.
The lack of Latinos in clinical trials makes it harder for researchers to find treatments tailored for this group -- which makes up 18.5% of the U.S. population and a diversity of heritages.
This is why Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, and Patricia Chalela . . .