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Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence (DV), or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), is a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one partner to exert power and control over the other in a relationship. This abuse can take various forms, including: physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological actions, or threats of such actions. It encompasses…
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Sexual Health
What is Sexual Health? Sexual health is a vital part of our overall well-being—impacting not just physical health, but also mental, emotional, and social health. For Latino communities, sexual health includes access to the information, care, and support needed to make informed decisions and live healthy, empowered lives. Yet deep disparities remain. Latino communities continue…
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Emergency Preparedness
What is Emergency Preparedness? Emergency preparedness means getting ready for unexpected situations like natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, hurricanes) or other emergencies (power outages, fires, or health crises). It’s about having a plan, knowing what to do, and making sure you have the right supplies to keep yourself and your family safe. Being prepared helps protect…
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Maternal & Child Health
What is Latino Maternal and Child Health? Latino maternal and child health focuses on the overall well-being of pregnant women, new mothers, and their children within the Latino community. Hispanic women in the United States had the highest fertility rates from 2020 to 2022, averaging 63.3 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44 (March of Dimes…
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Worker Health
What is Worker Health? Worker health is an area of public health that ensures workers in all occupations enjoy the “highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being” (World Health Organization, n.d.) High-Level Challenges: Hazardous Exposures: Many jobs involve hazardous exposures, including physical labor, chemical exposure such as pesticides and solvents, and dangerous machinery, according…
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Infectious Disease
What is Infectious Disease? Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by harmful microorganisms that can spread from person to person, through contaminated food or water, insect bites, or the environment. Common examples include influenza, COVID-19, and foodborne illnesses like salmonella, as described by the Cleveland Clinic. High-Level Challenges: Latino families often face unique challenges that can…
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Chronic Disease
CHRONIC DISEASE Health Disparities: Addressing Chronic Disease Effects in the Latino Community 1. Introduction: What is Chronic Disease? A chronic disease is a condition that persists for at least one year and requires continuous medical care or restricts everyday activities (link here). The Latino population disproportionately lives below the poverty line, has lower rates of…