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

(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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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% of White adults. Less than half of

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

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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 people …

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

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In Focus: Identifying and Addressing Health - Commonwealth …

(2 days ago) WebIdentifying Behavioral Health Problems. Hispanics are less likely to receive treatment for depression, anxiety, and other behavioral problems than white patients …

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

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US-born Hispanic people may be more vulnerable to chronic …

(8 days ago) WebHispanic people born in the U.S. may face a higher risk of obesity, diabetes and other chronic health issues, and a Westernized diet may be at fault, new research …

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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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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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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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 …

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

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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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Cancer and Hispanic or Latino People Cancer CDC

(1 days ago) WebThese steps can help Hispanic or Latino people use preventive health services, including cancer screenings. Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, …

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/health-equity/hispanic-latino.html

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Better Health Through Better Understanding for …

(9 days ago) WebThe Hispanic population has the highest uninsured rate of any racial or ethnic group within the U.S. According to the 2021 U.S. Census Bureau report, the uninsured rate for …

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/omh-hhm-2023-reading-list.pdf

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Latinx/Hispanic Communities and Mental Health

(9 days ago) WebLatinx/Hispanic people are more likely to seek help for a mental health disorder from a primary care provider (10 percent) than a mental health specialist (5 percent). Poor …

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

(3 days ago) WebWhile conducting this scoping review (alerted by peer-reviewers), a special issue on Latino Health was published , which seemed to supplant content in our review; …

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

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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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Hispanic health - Statistics & Facts Statista

(3 days ago) WebHispanic Americans are faced with the same health problems as all other Americans to greater and lesser degrees. In 2020, the leading cause of death for Hispanics was …

https://www.statista.com/topics/3939/hispanic-health-in-the-us/

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Hispanic households lead in eldercare despite economic, social

(4 days ago) WebThe new study, titled "Engaging Hispanic Carefluencers," sought to understand the current landscape among Latino caregivers, emphasizing the current trends and issues …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/hispanic-households-lead-in-eldercare-despite-economic-social-hurdles-reveals-study/ar-BB1mPNk7

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Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in …

(8 days ago) WebAt 22.2 million, Latinas account for 17% of all adult women in the U.S. today. Their population grew by 5.6 million from 2010 to 2022, the largest numeric increase of …

https://www.pewresearch.org/race-and-ethnicity/2024/05/15/half-of-latinas-say-hispanic-womens-situation-has-improved-in-the-past-decade-and-expect-more-gains/

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Latinas juggle gender rules and 'dueling cultural pressures,' survey …

(2 days ago) WebAlmost 7 in 10 (68%) Latinas said they face a great deal or fair amount of pressure to cook and clean at home, according to the Pew survey. Sixty-two percent of …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/latinas-cultural-pressures-children-family-pew-research-rcna152124

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Anti-Immigrant Political Rhetoric and Action Threaten Latino/a …

(6 days ago) WebWASHINGTON (March 13, 2024) — Harsh political rhetoric about immigrants and anti-immigrant actions can damage parent-child relationships in Latino families and in turn …

https://publichealth.gwu.edu/anti-immigrant-political-rhetoric-and-action-threaten-latinoa-youth

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Access to and Quality of Health Care - Hispanics and the Future of

(4 days ago) WebThe health of a population is influenced by both its social and its economic circumstances and the health care services it receives. As discussed in other chapters of this report, on …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK19910/

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