Define and differentiate between the terms ethnocentrism, assimilation, acculturation, and cultural competency

Define and differentiate between the terms ethnocentrism, assimilation, acculturation, and cultural competency. Why is it important as a health professional to have a clear understanding of these terms? What can be attributed to the high poverty rates, low education levels, and high morbidity/mortality rates of the African-American population as compared to other populations? The Hispanic population is the largest emerging population in the United States. They are a very diverse group with many traditional health practices and beliefs. How does this population define illness and health? Identify at least three folk diseases they believe in and discuss their treatment.