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After a jump in maternal mortality for Hispanic women, a …

(5 days ago) WebThe pandemic exacerbated existing health inequities and socioeconomic challenges for Hispanic women, who face higher risks of cardiovascular complications during pregnancy. Experts urge better prenatal care, access to contraception and heart …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/09/30/after-a-jump-in-maternal-mortality-for-hispanic-women-a-search-for-answers

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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 …

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

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Hispanic/Latino Health Office of Minority Health

(2 days ago) WebAccording to 2020 Census Bureau projections, the 2060 life expectancies at birth for Hispanics are 86.5 years, with 88.2 years for women, and 84.8 years for men.For non …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/hispaniclatino-health

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Latinos often lack access to healthcare and have poor …

(4 days ago) WebLatinos are at a 66% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and once diagnosed, have worse outcomes than non-Hispanic whites. Diabetes often brings mental health problems in its wake:

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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Continuing efforts are addressing health disparities …

(Just Now) WebDALLAS, April 17, 2024 — Language barriers, longstanding structural racism barriers, underrepresentation within the ranks of health care professionals and higher than …

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/continuing-efforts-are-addressing-health-disparities-among-hispanic-latino-people-in-u-s

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Health Disparity among Latina Women: Comparison with …

(3 days ago) WebLife Span of Latinas Compared to Non-Latinas. On average, the life expectancy of Latinas is 77.1 years in contrast to Asian women living 86.8 years, White …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4955974/

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

(Just Now) WebThe median age of the US Hispanic population is 27 years, as compared to the US population (37 years) and NHWs (42 years) [29, 30].Life expectancy at birth is …

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

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2. Hispanic Americans’ experiences with health care

(5 days ago) WebHispanic Americans have mixed views on how much progress has been made in health outcomes for Hispanic people in the last 20 years. About half (51%) say health outcomes for Hispanic …

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/06/14/hispanic-americans-experiences-with-health-care/

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FastStats - Health of Hispanic or Latino Population

(2 days ago) WebPercent of men age 20 and older with hypertension (measured high blood pressure and/or taking antihypertensive medication): 46.0% (2015-2018) Percent of women age 20 and …

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

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Hispanic women face inequities affecting maternal health …

(7 days ago) WebDALLAS, April 25, 2022 — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. Simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. [1] As everyone …

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/hispanic-women-face-inequities-affecting-maternal-health-outcomes

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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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5 facts about Hispanic Americans and health care

(Just Now) WebWhen it comes to progress in health outcomes for Hispanic people, 51% of Hispanic adults say health outcomes have gotten a lot or a little better over the past two …

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

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How Culture Impacts Health: The Hispanic Narrative

(3 days ago) WebAbstract. The Hispanic population is the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States, and is disproportionately impacted by health problems, …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10784535231211695

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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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Common Hispanic Health Issues Northwestern Medicine

(2 days ago) WebHowever, more than 50 percent of Hispanics are expected to someday be diagnosed with it. Hypertension (high blood pressure). Nearly 1 in 4 Hispanics has high blood pressure, …

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

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Hispanic Women's Health: Tips for Healthy Living FDA

(5 days ago) WebHeart disease is the #1 killer of women. Managing health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes is an important part of heart health. Join us in celebrating …

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/take-time-care-program/hispanic-womens-health-tips-healthy-living

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Heart Disease in Hispanic Women Go Red for Women

(9 days ago) WebAmong adults, about 13% of Hispanic women have physician-diagnosed diabetes, yet an additional 41.2% have prediabetes. 6.4% of Hispanic females have …

https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/about-heart-disease-in-women/facts/heart-disease-in-hispanic-women

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Local organization supports the physical and emotional health of …

(6 days ago) WebThen a Buckner International community center referred her to Rosa es Rojo, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the physical and emotional health of …

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/health-care/2024/05/22/local-organization-support-the-physical-and-emotional-health-of-latino-women/

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Heart Disease Facts Heart Disease CDC

(Just Now) WebHeart disease costs about $239.9 billion each year from 2018 to 2019. 3 This includes the cost of health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due Hispanic, and White …

https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html

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Exploring the gap in women's health issues McKinsey

(Just Now) WebThe women’s health gap is the disease burden associated with inequities between women and men in intervention efficacy, care delivery, and data. A recent …

https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/bridging-the-womens-health-gap-a-country-level-exploration

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Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Family, Succeed at …

(2 days ago) Web68% of U.S.-born Latinas say Hispanic women face a great deal or fair amount of pressure to be beautiful, compared with 56% of immigrant Latinas. About half …

https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2024/05/14/a-majority-of-latinas-feel-pressure-to-support-their-families-or-to-succeed-at-work/

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

(3 days ago) WebThe Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) reported that the overall incidence of active HBV infection was 0.29% [ 126 ]. However, …

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

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Latina women in U.S. face dueling pressures to succeed, follow

(5 days ago) WebPew surveyed 2,600 Hispanic women, asking them about their life experiences, the pressures they face and what brings them joy. Half of respondents said …

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2024/05/latina-women-in-us-face-dueling-pressures-to-succeed-follow-traditional-gender-roles-studies.html

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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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2020 Profile of Hispanic Americans Age 65 and Older

(3 days ago) WebLighter bars indicate projections. The Hispanic American population age 65 and older was 4,638,966 in 2019 and is projected to grow to 19.9 million by 2060. In 2019, Hispanic …

https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/Profile%20of%20OA/HispanicProfileReport2021.pdf

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Hispanic Women/Latinas in Medicine: Critical Needs for …

(4 days ago) WebSeptember 13 - 15, 2024 - The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - Scottsdale, Arizona This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options Through …

https://ce.mayo.edu/family-medicine/content/hispanic-womenlatinas-medicine-critical-needs-empowerment-and-transformation-practice-2024

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Latinas are succeeding, but feel pressured to play traditional roles

(6 days ago) WebThe study found that 68% of Latinas said Hispanic women "face a great deal or fair amount of pressure to cook and clean at home, compared with 19% who say …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/15/1251432972/latinas-women-career-homemakers-pew-hispanic

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Leading Causes of Death – Females – Non-Hispanic Black – United …

(3 days ago) Web1 Persons identified as White, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander were of non-Hispanic origin. Persons of Hispanic …

https://www.cdc.gov/women/lcod/2018/nonhispanic-black/index.htm

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Up to 80 percent of women will have a uterine fibroid by age 50

(3 days ago) WebUp to 80 percent of women will have a uterine fibroid by age 50. Earlier this year, Virginia designated July as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. When Tanika Gray …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/22/1198910033/uterus-fibroids-women-fertility

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Why are girls suffering so much right now? The problem is bigger …

(6 days ago) WebThe problem is bigger than you think. For girls, there are a number of factors at play. (ABC News: Gabrielle Flood) Young women are presenting to emergency services …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-20/mental-health-teenage-girls/103816056

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Listening to the voices of Latina women: Sexual and reproductive …

(3 days ago) WebLatina women in the United States (US) are disproportionately affected by negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Our community-based participatory research …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5053913/

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Depression Cases Surge Among Women, Younger Employees

(4 days ago) WebHowever, the condition is surging among women and young workers, according to new analysis, as 38% of depression cases in the past two years occured in …

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/depression-cases-surge-among-women--younger-employees

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Fluoride in pregnancy may harm child’s brain development: study

(3 days ago) WebA new study suggests a link between greater fluoride intake in pregnancy and toddlers with behavioral problems. Children in the womb exposed to higher levels of fluoride — a …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/fluoride-in-pregnancy-may-harm-child-s-brain-development-study/ar-BB1mKbNc

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Emerging Issues in Hispanic Health: Summary of a …

(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 United States, the National …

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

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Fish oil supplements may cause harm, study finds. ‘Is it time to …

(1 days ago) WebFor people without heart issues, regular use of fish oil supplements was associated with a 13% higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation and a 5% heightened …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/22/health/fish-oil-supplement-dangers-study-wellness/index.html

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WebCorrectional health is community health. CDC provides treatment guidelines and other correctional health resources. Correctional health encompasses all aspects of …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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Social Determinants of Depression Among Hispanic Women

(3 days ago) WebEducation, health status, and living with partner explained 16% of the variance in depression among Hispanic women, ages 18 through 50, residing in South Florida. The …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5621785/

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