Hispanic American Health Issues

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Latinos often lack access to healthcare and have poor …

(4 days ago) WebPolicies for improving Latino health vary in scope. Some address systemic issues that affect Americans’ health and healthcare at a national level. Others promote community-level efforts that

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) WebThe median age of Hispanic Americans was 30 as of 2020, compared with 41 for non-Hispanic Americans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Among both …

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

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Hispanic/Latino Health Office of Minority Health - HHS.gov

(2 days ago) WebLanguage fluency varies among Hispanic subgroups who reside within the mainland United States. 2019 census data shows that 71.1 percent of Hispanics speak a language other …

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

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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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Hispanic Americans & Health Equity - NIHCM

(3 days ago) WebHispanic and Latino Americans have been 2.8 times more likely to be hospitalized and 2.3 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than their White counterparts. This infographic highlights the disproportionate …

https://nihcm.org/publications/hispanic-americans-health-equity

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The Health Status and Health Behaviors of Hispanics

(4 days ago) WebRisk of overweight and overweight have become major health problems for Hispanic youth in the United States. An examination of the cross-ethnic equivalence of measures of …

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

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

(3 days ago) WebUnderstanding and addressing Hispanic health issues in a comprehensive way requires a targeted approach to country of origin and idiosyncrasy. Guendelman …

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

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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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US-born Hispanic people may be more vulnerable to …

(8 days ago) WebCompared to first-generation Hispanic people born elsewhere, those born in the U.S. showed an unfavorable blood cardiometabolic profile associated with obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/03/03/us-born-hispanic-people-may-be-more-vulnerable-to-chronic-diseases-than-foreign-born-counterparts

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How Culture Impacts Health: The Hispanic Narrative

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

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

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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 to be obese than non-Hispanic …

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

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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 …

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

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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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Continuing efforts are addressing health disparities among …

(Just Now) WebThe American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all,

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

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Health and Health Care Experiences of Hispanic Adults KFF

(8 days ago) WebThe remaining nearly eight in ten Hispanic adults (78%) say it is very or somewhat easy to find health care at a location that is easy to get to, compared to 86% …

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/poll-finding/health-and-health-care-experiences-of-hispanic-adults/

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In Focus: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities Among …

(2 days ago) WebArea of Focus. Hispanics are the largest and fastest-growing group in the U.S. The many differences in health status found among Hispanic populations are often …

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

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Unfair and Unjust Practices and Conditions Harm Hispanic and …

(Just Now) WebWhen people face many forms of stress—such as that caused by financial problems, discrimination, or unsafe neighborhoods—they can be more likely to smoke. …

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/health-equity/hispanic-latino/unfair-and-unjust.html

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

(5 days ago) WebCDC data from 2007 to 2016 show that Hispanic mothers were at higher risk of dying from blood pressure-related issues than white or Black women. Hispanic …

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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Latinx/Hispanic Communities and Mental Health

(9 days ago) WebResearch shows that in the Latinx/Hispanic population, older adults and youth are more susceptible to mental distress relating to immigration and acculturation. [6] While rates of …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/latinxhispanic-communities-and-mental-health

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

(Just Now) WebHispanics are the largest minority group in the USA. They contribute to the economy, cultural diversity, and health of the nation. Assessing their health status and …

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

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States with best health outcomes still have large racial disparities

(4 days ago) WebIt found dramatic disparities for Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous Americans, even in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and New …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/18/health-disparities-and-premature-deaths-commonwealth-fund/

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Review Characterizes CVD, Impact of SDOH in Hispanic Women

(4 days ago) WebAmong Hispanic women living in the U.S., 37% are affected by cardiovascular disease and it is the primary cause of death, according to a JACC Review Topic of the …

https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2024/05/01/16/20/review-characterizes-cvd-impact-of-sdoh-in-hispanic-women

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Hispanics Make Up Nearly Half the Nation's Uninsured

(4 days ago) WebHispanic Americans are three times more likely than Anglos to lack health insurance. They are almost half of the nation’s uninsured. A third of those without …

https://www.governing.com/health/hispanics-make-up-nearly-half-the-nations-uninsured

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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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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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Shortage of Hispanic doctors creates serious barriers to medical …

(Just Now) WebThe average cost of medical school is $218,792, or a yearly cost of $54,698, according to the Education Data Initiative, and that’s not including the cost of obtaining a …

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/healthy-living/2024/04/24/shortage-of-hispanic-doctors-creates-serious-barriers-to-medical-care-for-latinos/

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Racial health disparities exist in every state, new report says - Axios

(Just Now) WebEven states that made progress narrowing racial and ethnic health disparities have considerable gaps on access, outcomes and quality of care, a new …

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/18/racial-health-disparities-every-state

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What's health care like in rural America? We're taking a close-up …

(8 days ago) WebA snapshot of health disparities faced by Americans who live in rural areas. (American Heart Association) The American Heart Association has long worked with …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/04/30/whats-health-care-like-in-rural-america-were-taking-a-close-up-look

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