Hispanics/Latinos underrepresented in Alzheimer's disease research

(University of Houston) The largest ethnic minority in the US, at 18% of the population, Hispanics/Latinos are 50% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than non-Hispanic whites, yet they comprise less than 1% of clinical trials for Alzheimer's. A University of Houston researcher is set on changing that, by increasing health literacy among Hispanics/Latinos and closing the health disparity gap.