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From the article, it is evident that the Hispanics lack the resources and
opportunities influencing their life chances and health status due to the U.S.
experiences and exposures that negatively affect their health and this leads to
disability, disease, and even death. Discrimination is also present for those
American Indians with dark skin and this means that they receive less education.
At the same time, the occupations they hold are those of low prestige as compared
to those held by their counterparts with lighter skin. The racial categorization
among Hispanics is attributed to several reasons such as their native status amongst
many others.