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Common Hispanic Health Issues Northwestern Medicine

(2 days ago) WEBSeveral health issues are more prevalent in Hispanic people than the general population: Obesity. Hispanic Americans are 1.2 times as likely …

https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/common-hispanic-health-issues

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The Health Status and Health Behaviors of Hispanics

(4 days ago) WEBThe rapid growth in the Hispanic population, and especially in the number of Hispanic youth, represents one of the most dramatic and important demographic trends affecting the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK19899/

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Latinos often lack access to healthcare and have poor …

(4 days ago) WEBSome address systemic issues that affect Americans’ health and healthcare at a national level. Others promote community-level efforts that target Latino populations. Here are some ideas:

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/latinos-often-lack-access-to-healthcare-and-have-poor-health-outcomes-heres-how-we-can-change-that/

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5 facts about Hispanic Americans and health care

(Just Now) WEBHow we did this. Here are five key facts about Hispanic Americans and health care, based on a 2021 Pew Research Center survey of Hispanic adults and other …

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/10/30/5-facts-about-hispanic-americans-and-health-care/

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What Are Top Hispanic Health Issues? - Scripps Health

(2 days ago) WEBDiabetes, obesity, heart and liver disease are among top concerns. With an average life expectancy of 77.7 years, Hispanics in the United States have one of the highest rates of longevity of all racial and ethnic groups in the …

https://www.scripps.org/news_items/7492-hispanic-health-what-are-top-health-issues

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Hispanic health in the USA: a scoping review of the literature

(Just Now) WEBThe obesity epidemic underlies multiple health issues among Hispanics; it is a common denominator in the development of metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty …

https://publichealthreviews.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40985-016-0043-2

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FastStats - Health of Hispanic or Latino Population

(2 days ago) WEBHealth status. Percent of adults age 18 and older in fair or poor health: 16.1% (2022) Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults: National Health Interview …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/hispanic-health.htm

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Latino and Hispanic American Health - MedlinePlus

(Just Now) WEBSummary. Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics. Environmental factors. Access to care. Cultural factors. On this page, …

https://medlineplus.gov/latinoandhispanicamericanhealth.html

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In Focus: Identifying and Addressing Health

(2 days ago) WEBHispanics make up the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the U.S. For decades, health services researchers have puzzled over a paradox among them: Hispanics live longer and have lower death …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/2018/dec/focus-identifying-and-addressing-health-disparities-among-hispanics

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Health inequities among Latinos/Hispanics: Documentation status …

(3 days ago) WEBApproximately 18% of the Latino/Hispanic population are undocumented in the United States (US) [ 1 ]. Research has documented health disadvantages of undocumented …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7415496/

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Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity - Center for American …

(5 days ago) WEBTen percent of Hispanics reported having fair or poor health compared with 8.3 percent of non-Hispanic whites. 21. 21.5 percent of Hispanic adults over age 20 …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/health-disparities-race-ethnicity/

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Mental and Behavioral Health - Hispanics Office of Minority Health

(9 days ago) WEBMental and Behavioral Health - Hispanics. The death rate from suicide for Hispanic men was four times the rate for Hispanic women, in 2018. However, the suicide rate for …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-hispanics

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Hispanic health in the USA: a scoping review of the literature

(3 days ago) WEBThe obesity epidemic underlies multiple health issues among Hispanics; it is a common denominator in the development of metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5809877/

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8 Conditions With Higher Risk for Hispanic Americans

(6 days ago) WEBObesity. Hispanic American obesity is 23% higher than in non-Hispanic whites. Nearly 80% of Hispanic American women are overweight or obese. And …

https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/symptoms-and-conditions/8-conditions-with-higher-risk-for-hispanic-americans

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5 Common Health Conditions That Affect Hispanic Communities

(8 days ago) WEBEating a well-balanced diet and exercising frequently can help decrease the risk of diabetes, even when genetics is a factor. High Blood Pressure. Nearly 1 in 4 …

https://www.adventhealth.com/blog/5-common-health-conditions-affect-hispanic-communities

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Emerging Issues in Hispanic Health: Summary of a Workshop.

(4 days ago) WEBThe Meeting on Emerging Issues in Hispanic Health. As a part of its long-standing tradition and continuing commitment to promote a national dialogue on race and diversity in the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK43571/

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Research Guides: Multicultural Health: Hispanic/Latine Health

(6 days ago) WEBHispanic Health Care International is at the forefront of addressing health-related issues affecting Hispanic and Latino/a populations. This peer-reviewed journal …

https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health/latinx-health

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Diet Quality and Eating Practices among Hispanic/Latino Men and …

(3 days ago) WEB1. Introduction. Improving diet quality to prevent obesity and reduce obesity-related disease risk factors among Hispanic/Latinos is a critical public health priority, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7908517/

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FastStats - Health of Mexican American Population - Centers for …

(1 days ago) WEBPercent of men age 20 and older with hypertension (measured high blood pressure and/or taking antihypertensive medication): 45.3% (2015-2018) Percent of women age 20 and …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mexican-health.htm

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Lifestyle Factors and Genetic Variants Associated to Health …

(3 days ago) WEBIt is also common knowledge that obesity plays a major role in the development of type 2 diabetes and heart disease . The Hispanic Community Health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8308310/

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