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PresentationSlidesquestion2SaraEstrada1.pptxHealth Status of the Hispanic Community
Hispanics compromise 17.4% of the U.S. population-percentage expected to increase to 28.6% by 2060 (Velasco-Mondragon, 2016).
Socioeconomic status and language barriers
Undocumented status
Major Health issues include obesity, Diabetes and Liver disease
Less access to health services
The Hispanic community is largely growing in the United States, but as it grows, it still faces the issue of being the largest population to remain uninsured. Public Health Reviews article on the Hispanic Health in the United States, states that by 2060, the U.S. population of Hispanics will increase to 28.6%. The issues that this group face are less access to health care due to socio economic status, undocumented status, and language barriers. There are many undocumented Hispanics living in the U.S. that are afraid to access health care, fearing deportation. Having a language barrier between Hispanic patients and health care workers results in improper use of medications and non-compliance. Preventable diseases are left unattended to to Hispanic patients being uninsured and unable to pay for high cost treatments and medications.
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Comparing Hispanic Health Status to the national average
“Hispanic population remains uninsured by 21.9% compared to white at 10.8%” ( Health of Hispanic or Latino Population, 2017) .
50% Hispanics are more likely to die from diabetes or liver disease than whites
24% lower death rate than non-Hispanic whites
The Hispanic community is the largest uninsured population in the United States. The Hispanic Community faces more health issues compared to other populations due to lack of health care access. Not only are they facing socioeconomic barriers, but as well as language barriers and health literacy. The Hispanic community’s leading cause of death is due to diabetes and chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (Vital Signs, 2015).)., These medical conditions can be taken care of by educating the Hispanic community, eliminating the language barriers, counseling patients on weight control, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.
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Health Disparities for Hispanic community
Language and cultural barriers further complicate the challenges
41% of Latino adults lack basic health literacy
4% have the proficient health literacy necessary to make appropriate health decisions
Immigrants have difficulty navigating the US health care system and most are uninsured
Poor socioeconomic status
Hispanic Disparities: Obesity, liver disease, diabetes
For Latinos who lack basic health literacy, understanding medical terms can be difficult while navigating through a complex health care system. “12 percent of Americans have an adequate level of health literacy, resulting in an additional $73 billion annually in health care expenditures” (Egbert, N., Nanna, K, 2009). According to the National Hispanic Council on Aging, 41% of Latinos lack basic health literacy and the non-native English speakers face challenges navigating through the health care system and end up misinformed on medications, suffering from preventable diseases which causes them to frequent the emergency rooms. Hispanics have a poor socioeconomic status that is due to having a low income status. This group can barely afford medical insurance. Hispanics are more likely to suffer from certain health conditions compared to non-Hispanic whites (Families usa, n.d.). Asthma, Diabetes, obesity, and liver disease are some health conditions that most Hispanic suffer from (Families usa, n.d.).
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References
Health Literacy. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nhcoa.org/our-work/nhcoa-programs/health-literacy/
Egbert, N., Nanna, K., (Sept. 30, 2009) "Health Literacy: Challenges and Strategies" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in NursingVol. 14, No. 3, Manuscript 1.
Health of Hispanic or Latino Population. (2017). Retrieved from: https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/NHIS/SHS/2015_SHS_Table_P-11.pdf
Latino Health Disparities Compared to Non-Hispanic Whites. (2014). Retrieved from http://familiesusa.org/product/latino-health-disparities-compared-non-hispanic-whites
Vital Signs. (2015, May 05). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hispanic-health/index.html
Velasco-Mondragon, E., Jimenez, A., Palladino-Davis, A. G., Davis, D., & Escamilla-Cejudo, J. A. (2016, December 07). Hispanic health in the USA: a scoping review of the literature. Retrieved from https://publichealthreviews.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40985-016-0043-2
