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J Accid Emerg Med 17:119-121 doi:10.1136/emj.17.2.119
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Public understanding of medical terminology: non-English speakers may not receive optimal care

Table 3

Ethnic origin, whether English was first language, and “correct” answers

Correct answer
Yes (%) No (%) Total No (%)
Ethnic origin
Afro-Caribbean 78 (75.0) 26 (25.0) 104 (14.9)
Asian 115 (66.5) 58 (33.5) 173 (24.7)
White 321 (78.9) 86 (21.1) 407 (58.1)
Other 13 (81.3) 3 (18.8) 16 (2.3)
Total 527 (75.3) 173 (24.7) 700
English as a first language
Yes 453 (77.8) 129 (22.2) 582 (83.1)
No 74 (62.7) 44 (37.3) 118 (16.9)
Total 527 (75.3) 173 (24.7) 700

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