What is a significant factor when caring for health problems of patients within the Hispanic culture?
A. Lack of Spanish-speaking health care providers impeding appropriate care delivery
B. Failure to highlight common chronic diseases among Hispanics in local media
C. Overall population is young with a high birthrate compared to the general population
D. Use of folk remedies creating cultural dissonance with the medical establishment
Answer: A
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