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

(2 days ago) WEBAccording to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 data, 22.9 percent of Hispanics, in comparison to 15.0 percent non-Hispanic whites, worked within service occupations. …

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

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Continuing efforts are addressing health disparities among …

(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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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 …

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/10/30/5-facts-about-hispanic-americans-and-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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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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In Focus: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities …

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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HHS Fact Sheet: Advancing Health Equity for Hispanics

(6 days ago) WEBUnder Medicare Part B and Part D, about 131,000 Hispanic Medicare enrollees would have benefited from the insulin cap if it had been in efect in 2020. Among the 3.4 million …

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs-fact-sheet-advancing-health-equity-for-hispanics.pdf

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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 …

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

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Latinos Face Disproportionate Health and Economic Impacts From …

(4 days ago) WEBBetween Q4 2019 and Q4 2020, full-time Hispanic or Latino workers saw their median weekly earnings increase at a rate of 2.9 percent, slower than that of …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/latinos-face-disproportionate-health-economic-impacts-covid-19/

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Hispanic and Latino Americans SAMHSA

(3 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Concerns. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Nearly 22% of Hispanic and Latino Americans …

https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/hispanic-latino

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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 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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How can we provide better health care to Philly's Latino - WHYY

(3 days ago) WEBLieberman commended Esperanza Health Center for their work providing care to a large community, but she added there are not many options for larger clinics in …

https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-latino-health-disparity-esperanza/

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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 …

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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Mental Health Disparities: Hispanics and Latinos - Psychiatry.org

(5 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Hispanic/Latino community is very diverse and includes people from many different nations and races. While many have lived in the U.S. for many generations, …

https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/Mental-Health-Disparities/Mental-Health-Facts-for-Hispanic-Latino.pdf

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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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Advancing Healthy Aging Initiatives in Hispanic Communities Ad …

(7 days ago) WEBAdvancing Healthy Aging Initiatives and Alzheimer's Awareness in Hispanic Communities. In the Hispanic community, distinguishing between the natural process …

https://www.adcouncil.org/learn-with-us/all-articles/advancing-healthy-aging-initiatives-and-alzheimers-awareness-in-hispanic-communities

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