Latina women: health and healthcare disparities.
This article examines disparities in health and healthcare for Latina women. It draws on existing literature and descriptive data from a study with Latinas. Mortality rates, leading causes of death, and reproductive health are well-documented. Little information is available on the health and chronic health conditions severely inflicting Latinas such as heart disease and diabetes. Despite advances regarding reproductive care and screening procedures, Latinas still experience inequities in healthcare insurance and utilization. Study findings indicate higher rates of diabetes and hypertension than Latinas nationwide and reasons for delaying seeking healthcare. Directions for future research and policy recommendations are explored.
Ramos
Blanca M
BM
School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York 12222, USA. ramos@albany.edu
Jurkowski
Janine
J
Gonzalez
Blanca A
BA
Lawrence
Catherine
C
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