Familialismo, Elder Caregiving A Burden For Latinos
Because of the Latino value of familialismo, The New York Times says that Latinos — and Latinas in particular — bear a greater burden of caring for their elderly relatives […]
1 in 3 Adult Americans Diabetic
Everyone in the U.S., practically, knows someone who has diabetes now, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control. One out of three adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes […]
Many Latino Viejitos Don’t Get Flu Vaccines
Latinos who either speak Spanish or live in Spanish-dominant neighborhoods are more likely to miss pneumonic or flu vaccinations, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation that analyzed […]
Latino Deficiency in Science is More Than Sputnik Moment
“Fifty-eight percent of Hispanic 12th-grade students scored below basic” proficiency in math and science. The quote was taken from a story published in the chron.com about dismal science scores across […]