HISPANIC HEALTH ISSUES
Hispanic
Americans represent 13% of the total population or 38 million people.
It is reported that by the year 2050, one-quarter of the U.S. population
will be Hispanic. Although this community represents the largest
racial and ethnic minority in the United States, they still face
a multitude of challenges that continue to affect their quality of
life in this country. Probably the most alarming area is in the field
of health. Hispanics are faced with many health challenges including
the burden of chronic and infectious diseases and limited access
to health care.
Poor health for the Hispanic community can be linked to many barriers within the health care system. Studies suggest that lack of health insurance, language, and citizenship are key barriers that prevent many Hispanics from accessing health care services and from receiving quality health care.
Please visit our Links page to access web sites with Health information specifically for Hispanics.
Diabetes
-
diabetes
is the 6th leading cause of death among Hispanics/Latinos?
-
diabetes
is the 4th leading cause of death among Hispanic women and Hispanic
elderly?
-
more
than 10% of
Mexican-Americans over the age of
20 have diabetes?
-
on
the average, Hispanics/Latinos
are 2 times as
likely to develop diabetes as non Hispanic
whites of
similar age?
SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO FIGHT THIS SERIOUS AND VERY COMMON DISEASE?
The Hispanic Center of Hawaii and the Diabetes Control Program need
you! If you speak Spanish and are interested in helping your community,
please consider volunteering. Promotores (health promoters) are needed
to
teach one class to people with diabetes on how to control
and manage their disease so they can live longer, healthier lives.
You do not
have to be a health professional - all training is provided
- and you'll be given a small honorarium for your time.
Please call Marina at (808) 692-7468 or Nancy at (808) 941-5216
Viva La Salud!
Viva la salud is a focus Group study on Hispanic/Latino health.
You will need to complete an eligibility interview, a health interview and health measurements.
You will give your opinions about healthy eating, physical activity, obesity, body image/weight concerns, and smoking cessation programs for Hispanics/Latinos.
You may be eligible to earn up to $60!
For more information please contact:
Dr. Lisa Sanchez-Johnson at (808) 564-5830
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