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It is well known that the United States is made up of several different cultures and the health care system delivers care to a very diverse population. However, depending on ones culture-receiving care may be a challenge at times. In this paper we are going to take a closer look at the culture of Hispanic Americans. The Hispanic population has grown to over 55 million residents with in the United States in 2015, with an estimated growth rate of 2.1% per year (Krogstad & Lopez, 2015). Making this minority group on of the fastest growing populations within the United States (DeNisco & Barker, 2016).

Barriers in health care can lead to disparities in meeting health needs and receiving appropriate care, including preventive services and the prevention of unnecessary hospitalizations (HealthyPeople.gov, 2012). In their 2008 annual report, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality lists several disparities’ in health care. They report that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States

The steps of Behavioral Health Continuum of Care Model used assisted Latin American Coalition for the Prevention of Addictions) CLAPA in developing the infrastructure needed for community based public health approaches leading to effective and sustainable reductions in alcohol, tobacco and use of other drugs and the prevention of common diseases by our Hispanic/Latino community through changes behavior. The King Foundation would go out to the street in the communities to meet with the participants and used these steps: Step 1: Assess Need; Step 2: Build Capacity; Step 3: Plan; Step 4: Implementation; Step 5: Evaluation, (Rodriguez, 2016).

The factors that put Latinos and Hispanics at a higher risk for HIV and treatment plans because they are limited to health care that could give them opportunities to engage in education and prevention plans. Health insurance greatly improves access to a person wellbeing, but the lack of access to health care in these communities is a serious issue with Latinos and Hispanic. According to the HIV cost and services utilization study, 24% of Latinos with HIV are uninsured, compared to 17% of those who identify as white. By implementing an affordable or free health care could help reduce health disparities in the disproportionate impact of HIV in the Latino communities. Still, expanding access to a better of health coverage can give over 9 million Latinos and Hispanics a better opportunity towards HIV prevention strategies, and even treatments that could prolong life. In fact, Latinos are often diagnosed too late. Statistics shows that between 2007 and 2010, a third of all Latinos (36 present) were diagnosed with ADS within one year of testing positive for HIV, putting Latinos at a greater risk for poorer health outcome, associated with late diagnoses. By increasing the number of community health centers and increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the health care system will help meet the key needs of Latino

Financial barriers to access health care are common in a low-income family when they are uninsured or underinsured. Many uninsured and undocumented immigrant received federal and state health care coverage. Latinos and African American are the ethnicities that are disproportionally get affected. Limited access to a doctor when they are sick, taking non-prescribed medication and holding off recommended treatment is only some of the problems they encountered (Carrillo et al., 2011).

Hispanics are the largest and fastest growing ethnic minority group, estimated to be 54 million living in the United States of America. (Office of Minority Health and Health Equity). They work very hard to make both ends meet and also to stay in good health. They are relatively as a source of cheap labor in the American labor market This paper will dwell more on the Hispanic current Health status, how health promotion is described by the group and what health disparities exists for this group.

Latinos and Hispanics have a long history here in the United States of America. The term “Hispanic” is most often used by the government, which is what will be used through the rest of this document. Hispanics are the fastest growing group in the United States and their numbers will continue to increase as years go by. Mexicans are the largest subgroup of Hispanics making up 66% of the population while the other 34% includes Central and South Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and other Hispanic origins. California, Texas, and Florida have the highest populations of Hispanics. In regards to health insurance, Hispanics have the highest rates of uninsured in the United States.

The health issues resulting from health disparities present on the Latinos and Hispanics in America are diverse. In the Hispanic community, diabetes is one of the major causes of death and illness. The language barrier, hard access to health and preventive care and cultural barriers are factors that contribute to this disparity. (Ritter & Hoffman, 2010).

Public health workers from all spectrums can assist in proposed legislation and policies favoring the Latino community as well as increasing efforts for lifestyle changes leading to r4ducing risk factor such as obesity, hypertension and dietary choices. Public health programs will also look to create more strategies and interventions that promote, prolong and encourage a healthier lifestyle while living on a strained budget. In essence, acculturation and cultural lifestyle contributes to higher rates of diabetes among the Latino community.

Approximately 1 in 6 individuals are Hispanic in the United States, and the population is expected to grow to 1 in 4 by 2035 (CDC, 2015). Given that, Hispanics are the biggest minority group in the US (CDC, 2015). The leading cause of death among the Hispanic population is heart disease and cancer responsible for around 2 out of 5 deaths (CDC, 2015). Hispanics have a 50% greater chance of death resulting from diabetes or liver disease than whites (CDC, 2015). Additionally, there are 3 times as more uninsured Hispanics than whites (CDC, 2015). According to the US average, whites are 15 years older than the Latino population, so prevention will greatly benefit the health of the Latino population (CDC, 2015).

This book is about the emerging health issues in the Hispanic population. It includes information about population statistics of Hispanics in the United States, determinants of health, health care coverage, and emerging issues. The National Academies organized a meeting on Hispanic health issues, and brought together experts in demography, public health, and sociology. This resource provides studies for any researchers looking to learn more about the health issues affecting Hispanics. The credibility of this book seems to be reliable as this has studies and ideas from a variety of people, not just one individual. And there are plenty of tables and graphs inserted in the text to help give a visual sense of what the facts are saying. The only weakness would probably be that it was not published recently, but it is still a useful source of information.

The Hispanic community in the largest minority in the USA and the fastest growing, it is also one with a high incidence of preventable diseases such as Diabetes, periodontitis, colorectal cancer and HIV. Obesity and teen age pregnancy are significantly more prevalent in Hispanic/Latino population as well. Rate of vaccination is also below that of the majority of the population. Addressing their health care makes good public health and economic sense.

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Hispanics are the largest and fastest growing ethnic minority group and there are estimated to be about 54 million living in the United States (Office of Minority Health & Health Equity, YEAR). The Hispanics are a minority group that struggle every day to survive, to provide for their families, to stay healthy and to live quality lives. This paper will discuss the Hispanics current health status, how health promotion is defined by the Hispanics and what health disparities exist for the Hispanics. Lastly, this paper will discuss the three levels of health prevention and their effectiveness given the unique

There are many health disparities that exist among the Hispanic population. Many of these are chronic conditions that affect the population. Obesity is one of the many examples of conditions that have increased for the Hispanic population. The CDC (2014) states, “The prevalence of obesity among female Mexican American adults during 2007–2010 was larger than the prevalence among female white, non-Hispanic adults during the same years” (p. 1). This is one of the many statistics that show an example of a health disparity in the Hispanic population. Another example of a problem that is prevalent in the Hispanic community is the health promotion and screening rates. The CDC (2014) states, “A smaller percentage of Hispanic adults aged 50-75 years reported being up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening in 2010 than their non-Hispanic adult counterparts”