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Jackson Heights is an area known for its rich cultural diversity, so the popularity of ethnic folk medicine comes as no surprise.
It also has the highest rate of uninsured residents in New York City and this has further increased the popularity of ethnic folk medicines.
According to a 2006 community profile report released by the city Department of Health, Western Queens residents are 60 percent more likely to be uninsured than in the rest of New York City and Queens and are more likely to rely on the emergency room for medical care and information. “*
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