Hispanic-Americans
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Hispanic: Cultural health beliefs
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"Currently, the nation's 53 million Hispanics comprise 17% of the total U.S. population" (Awakened giant, 2012, Pew Center). According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a Hispanic or Latino person is someone "of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race" (Hispanic or Latino populations, 2012, CDC). Hispanics are the fastest-growing U.S. ethnic demographic. "The U.S. Hispanic population for July 1, 2050 is estimated to reach 132.8 million, constituting approximately 30% of the U.S. population by that date" (Hispanic or Latino populations, 2012, CDC). Hispanics are also one of the youngest demographics so the population is likely to expand at a particularly rapid pace in the near future. Given this statistic, it is critical that the needs of the population are addressed in terms of the unique health concerns presented by Hispanics to the healthcare system. 30. 7% of all Hispanics did not have health insurance in 2010 (Hispanic or Latino populations, 2012, CDC).
Diabetes is particularly prevalent amongst Hispanics, along with conditions associated with diabetes and obesity such as heart disease. Mexican-Americans, by far the largest Hispanic population group in the U.S. (63%), have higher rates of diabetes and diabetes-related complications (Awakened giant, 2012, Pew Center). "Mexican-Americans are almost twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician. They have higher rates of end-stage renal disease, caused by diabetes, and they are 50% more likely to die from diabetes as non-Hispanic whites" (Diabetes and Hispanic-Americans, 2012, Office of Minority Health). "Over 70% of Hispanics are Roman Catholic. General religious values include a fundamental belief that life is predetermined by God's will and a responsibility to the community"...
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