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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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The Health Status and Health Behaviors of Hispanics

(4 days ago) WebLead poisoning is the most common environmental health problem among children in the United States (Flores and Zambrana, 2001). High blood lead levels are associated with …

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

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Latinos often lack access to healthcare and have poor …

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

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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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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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 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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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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Health and Health Care Experiences of Hispanic Adults …

(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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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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In Focus: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities Among …

(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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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. …

https://medlineplus.gov/latinoandhispanicamericanhealth.html

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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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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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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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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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All of Us Data Clarifies What We Know About Hispanic Heart Health

(3 days ago) WebFor this study, researchers looked at electronic health record data from more than 200,000 All of Us participants. This included participants who self-identified as: Non-Hispanic …

https://allofus.nih.gov/news-events/research-highlights/all-us-clarifies-what-we-know-about-hispanic-heart-health

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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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HIV and Hispanic/Latino People in the U.S. Fact Sheets

(3 days ago) WebThese conditions—often referred to as social determinants of health—are key drivers of health inequities, causing people within some populations to experience greater risk for …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/fact-sheets/hiv/hispanic-latino-factsheet.html

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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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Health Issues in Hispanic/Latino Youth - PMC - National Center for

(3 days ago) WebThis review focuses on obesity, asthma and mental health functioning as salient health issues affecting Hispanic youth. Burden of these conditions and consequences for adult …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4915390/

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