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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…