Spanish-speaking Patients Looking for Someone to Talk To
*The lack of Latino health professionals means many patients don’t get the treatments they need. Here’s a real world consequence: Nearly 1 in 5 Latinos suffers a mental health problem that could […]
Life Expectancy for Latinos Differs by 20 Years in Some US Counties
*The difference in life expectancy has to do with obesity, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, and smoking, but socioeconomic factors are important too. What can you do? Use this information […]
Latino Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble
*Why you should read this: Because beyond being a cultural issue that has health repercussions, the fact the Latino men put off seeking medical care could be a health problem […]
Latinos, Millennials Among Groups Least Likely to Have Health Insurance
*Why you should read this: Because this information is vital as the debate about healthcare intensifies in Washington. Because “Latinos . . . are much more likely than non-Latinos to […]