Latinos in many communities in the Southwest live in 'pulmonology deserts' and have to drive up to 14 hours to access care, a new study found.
Another major issue is that Hispanics have, making regular care almost as inaccessible as specialist care, Marsh says.
“Language can be an additional barrier,” Marsh adds. “Even if there is a pulmonologist in an area close to native Spanish speakers, that individual may not be able to provide culturally appropriate care.”
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