Cancer Is Now Number One Killer of Hispanics by Lashaun Morgan

Summary: Hispanics number one killer is now cancer. It used to be heart disease like the rest of the cultures, but it has changed. Doctors believe it is because the high drinking and smoking rates in the Hispanic culture. They believe by cutting down on alcohol, tobacco, and obesity rates can help reduce the cancer. Also by letting more screenings and vaccination should be offered  to everybody.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/17/health/cancer-hispanics/index.html?hpt=us_c2

                                                                         

Analysis:  This article was written by Dr. Otis Brawley who is chief in medical office of American Cancer Society. He writes about how the cancer has drop since 2000 but is rising in the Hispanics community. This article is written to inform Hispanics to watch out for cancer. To encourage them to get check ups, and vaccinations to help them to not die from this leading cause of death. Also to spread around the news, to relatives or close friends. The article is important because its informing you about what you need to know for the safety of your health, or your loved ones.