RT Book, Section A1 Kaufman, Tina M. A1 Alegre, Ticiano SR Print(0) ID 1186314829 T1 Breaking Down Language Barriers T2 Yes/No Medical Spanish: Comprehensive Handbook of Clinical Spanish YR 2010 FD 2010 PB F.A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9780803621244 LK fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1186314829 RD 2024/03/28 AB According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of mid-2007, Latinos make up over 15% of the U.S. population, and remain not only the country’s largest minority group, but also the fastest growing, with a 29% increase between 2000 and 2007.1 Many Latinos are limited in English language proficiency, with a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English. In fact, according to a 2000 U.S. Census Survey, 45% of all Spanish speakers self-reported that they spoke English “not well” or “not at all.”2