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individuals, regardless of race, who came from a country that descended from spain and therefore spoke spanish
hispanic
inclusive term used for individuals of latin american descent in the US
latinx
term that emerged in the 1980’s as a form of political resistance
latino
latinx make up ____ of total us population
18%
account for _____% of population growth
52%
population is _____ compared to the rest of the nation
younger
more likely to be exposured to ____ hazards
environmental (lead, pesticides, particulate matter)
systematic policy efforts have perpetuate persecution and intimidation of the latinx population
family seperations at the border
increased raids/deportations
eliminations of DACA
limitations of eligibility and legal residence for individuals using social services
latinx immigrants are healthier compared to non-latinx populations and US born latinx individuals but disproportionately live in poverty and have limited access to economic, educational, and healthcare resources
latinx health paradox
explanations for latinx health paradox
return to country of origin when older/experience chronic conditions/have limited healthcare
health disparities in latinx community
cancer
CVD
diabetes
metnal health
alcohol and substance abuse
leading cause of death among latinx community
cancer
diagnosis of _____ related cancers are more likely
infection
second leading cause of death among latinx
CVD
factor of coronary heart disease in latinx population
chronic stress
fifth leading cause of death among latinx
diabetes
major risk factors for diabetes
smoking
obesity
hypertension
risk factors for diabetes influenced by
social determinant factors
(socioeconomic status, education)
_____ makes depression, anxiety, and substance abuse more likely
undocumented status
latinx have more vulnerability due to
immigration and acculturation stressors
more likely to experience _______ of drinking than white counterparts
negative consequences
most commonly used illicit drugs
marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens
substance related _____ are more pronounced than that of white counterparts
consequences
contributing factors of substance abuse
economic/social disadvatange
earlier age of onset use
laxer social norms
nativity
age of migration
acculturation