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Chart: Comparison of access to health care for Hispanics by proficiency in English
![Bar chart compares access to health care for Hispanics by proficiency in English. For details, please go to [D] Text Description below.](0508RA35fig.gif)
[D] Text Description
Visited doctor/clinic:
- Limited English proficiency: 46%.
- Speak English proficiently: 58%.
Emergency room visit:
- Limited English proficiency: 9%.
- Speak English proficiently: 13%.
Filled prescription:
- Limited English proficiency: 41%.
- Speak English proficiently: 51%.
Visited dentist:
- Limited English proficiency: 16%.
- Speak English proficiently: 30%.
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