Emerging Issues in Hispanic Health: Summary of a Workshop - Couverture souple

National Research Council; Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education; Center For Social And Economic Studies; Committee On Population

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0309085241 ISBN 13 : 9780309085243

Editeur : National Academies Press, 2002

Synopsis

Hispanics are defined as people of Spanish-speaking origin from Latin America, the Caribbean, or Europe. Hispanics vary in terms of socioeconomic status, race, religion and/or more. A common occurrence among the Hispanics, however, are the emerging issues concerning their health.It is estimated that by 2050 Hispanics will make up more than 25% of the United States' population. It is thus important that they have the resources to contribute maximally to American society. This can come about by first understanding and dealing with issues surrounding their health.

In hopes of examining these issues and as a part of its continuing commitment to promote a national dialogue on race and diversity in the United States, the National Academies organized an expert meeting on Emerging Issues in Hispanic Health on April 10, 2002.

Emerging Issues in Hispanic Health: Summary of a Workshop includes a review of key demographic data, such as population statistics, that characterize the Hispanic population in the United States; research on the socioeconomic, sociocultural, and behavioral determinants of health; effects of selective migration; the apparent epidemiological paradox: the relatively positive health outcomes observed in some Hispanic populations despite their relatively poor socioeconomic status or other types of disadvantage such as discrimination; and more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Academies Press
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0309085241
• ISBN 13: 9780309085243
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 56
• Éditeur: Iannotta Joah G
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible