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Title

Educational Attainment, Non-English Language Usage, and Ability to Communicate in English in 30 Massachusetts Cities/Towns

Authors

Edward C. Besozzi, University of Massachusetts Boston
Carole C. Upshur, University of Massachusetts Boston

Document Type

Research Report

Publication Date

6-1998

Abstract

Data regarding an individual's ability, or the ability of members of a household to speak English, primary language spoken at home, educational attainment, and the level of literacy proficiency should be taken into consideration when designing and implementing policies regarding health care initiatives and the publication of health care information. This report highlights data collected from three sources: 1) The National Adult Literacy Survey; 2) The 1990 Federal Census; and 3) The Massachusetts Institute for Social and Economic Research.

Comments

Funded in part by an Inter-Agency Service Agreement with the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance.

Recommended Citation

Besozzi, Edward C. and Upshur, Carole C., "Educational Attainment, Non-English Language Usage, and Ability to Communicate in English in 30 Massachusetts Cities/Towns" (1998). Gastón Institute Publications. 4.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/gaston_pubs/4