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Research

 

The following are key research articles, briefs and reports on Latino health.
United States Life Tables by Hispanic Origin
Latino Health Statistics-July 2009
Hispanics and Healthcare in the US:Access, Information & Knowledge-August 2008
Important Health Health Care Issues for CA Latinos
Latino Demographics


 Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity and Diabetes:Two Growing Epidemics in California
Healthy Snack Guide For Your After School Program
Guía De Bocadillos Saludables Para Su Programa De Después De
Escuela
The Link Between Local Food Environments and Obesity and Diabetes-April 2008

Mexicans and Diabetes

Soda Consumption and its Link to Obesity-September 2009
Low Income Adolescents Face More Barriers to Healthy Weight-December 2008
Obesity in Latino Communities
More than One in Three Latino Adolescents is Overweight


Health Coverage
How HCR Benefits You-May 2010
Quality Affordable Health Care for All Americans Act -_ITUP Summary-April 2010
Hispanics, Health Insurance and Healthcare Access-September 2009


Immigrant Families
Children of Mexican Immigrants in the US-October 2009
Children in Immigrant Families


Language Access
There are various laws and regulations that govern a limited English proficient (LEP) persons ability to access an interpreter or translated materials.
Language Access and HMO Services (Powerpoint Presentation)
Cuando Uno no Puede Comunicarse con su Doctor


Healthy Environments, Healthy Communities
Minding the Climate Gap
Building Healthy Communities: Outcome Four
The Hidden Health Costs of Transportation
Preventing Violence and Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living
The Learning Connection: The Value of Improving Nutrition and Physical Activity in Our Schools
Healthy Parks, Healthy Communities
Access to Parks and Teen Physical Activity


Workforce Diversity
American Colleges of Nursing-Nursing Shortage Fact Sheet-September 2009
Latinos in Health Professions Fact Sheet
Missing Persons: Minorities in Health Professions
In the Nation's Compelling Interests
Strategies for Improving Workforce Diversity