...Health Promotion in the Hispanic Population William Hoff II Grand canyon university Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Jennifer Wood April 26, 2015 Health Promotion in the Hispanic Population Many of the health disparities vary from one of the many minorities to the next. Does race, educational status, socioeconomic statues, or ethnicity have anything to do with it? This paper with focus on the Hispanic community as a whole and see what specific challenges they face and what the community is health care community is doing to address it. In 2013 the US consisted of 54 million Hispanics. That is about 17% of the national population and it’s expected to rise to 31% by 2060 ("Hispanic or Latino Populations," 2015, para 1). When surveyed in 2010 by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it was found that Mexican-American adult women were twice as likely as female adult Caucasians and Diabetes rates were higher in adults of a Hispanic or African American heritage than adults of white non-Hispanic or Asian decent ("Hispanic or Latino Populations," 2015, para. 5). Even more alarming on average 31.5% of Hispanic adults over twenty have Cardiovascular disease second only to African Americans ("American Heart Association," 3013, p. 1). In 2012 23.3% students in high school and elementary school were Hispanic, but in colleges that same year they were only 6.8% ("Hispanic or Latino Populations," 2015, para. 4). Also 29.1% of Hispanic adults did not have health...
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...Health Promotion Among Hispanics Jose Galvez Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Jennifer Wood April 22, 2015 Health Promotion Among Hispanics Introduction Hispanic or Latino is a term used to describe a group composed of smaller ethnicities. In the United States, Hispanics make 17% ("Hispanic Heritage Month," 2014, para. 3) of the population with Mexicans (64%) being the largest, followed by Puerto Ricans (9.4), Salvadorians (3.8%), Cubans (3.7%), Dominicans (3.1%), Guatemalans (2.3%), and other Hispanic origins (13.7) (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015, table 1). Poverty rates (The Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013, table 1) for Hispanics (24%) are second only to Blacks (27%) but considering that Hispanics make up 17% of the population in the United States, this amount is alarming. Not only are poverty rates bad, but education is worse. According to the Pew Research Center ("Access, Information and Knowledge," 2008, table 22) studies, Hispanics have a low college graduation rate at only 13.9 percent in contrast with a second minority group, Asians, at 50 percent. So why is the Hispanic community seeing negative outcomes in contrast with other minorities? This paper will go over current health status of this minority as well as barriers that influence health, what being ‘healthy’ means, and how race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and education influence health. Current Health Status Obesity and diabetes have been alarming...
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...Health Promotion Among Hispanic Minority Becky Andersen Grand Canyon University: NRS-429NV May 14, 2016 The Health of the nation is determined by the minority health. Approximately 52 million or 16.7% of the total population is Hispanic making this the largest minority group in the Unites States. By 2050 the Hispanic population is expected to double to approximately 132 million or 30% (SAMHSA, 2016). This paper will analyze the health status of the Hispanic population with the non-Hispanic average, health behaviors including cultural, socioeconomic and sociopolitical barriers to health and ways of promoting health. Health Status Among Hispanic Population The two leading causes of death in Hispanics are Cancer and Heart Disease, approximately two of five deaths; this is about the same for non-Hispanic whites (CDC, 2013). In addition to the top two causes, however, homicide, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, and conditions in the perinatal period are among the leading causes of death for Hispanics but not for non-Hispanics whites. The death rate for homicide for Hispanics is more than three times the rate for non-Hispanic whites and is responsible for the higher death rate among Hispanic men age 15-24(Escarce, Morales, Rumbaut, 2006). Alcohol use and chronic hepatic infection are a major factor in the increasing death rates from chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. The Hispanic populations have a longer life expectancy than non-Hispanic white. An increase...
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...head: Health Promotion Among the Hispanic Population Heather Cole Grand Canyon University NRS-429V-0506 December 6, 2014 The Hispanic and Latino population is made up from a combination of people from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Spanish speaking nations of Central and South America and the Caribbean. According to the Census Bureau in 2010, 36% of America is part of a racial or ethnic minority group, and 17% of the total population of the United States of America is Hispanic (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). This minority group’s health has many factors affecting it, and like the rest of America the top causes of death are cancer and heart disease. Unlike the rest of America though, another leading cause of death is from injuries (CDC, 2014). Socioeconomically, Hispanic men tend to have higher risk jobs than white men, with more chance of injury, and the homicide rate for Hispanic men is three times that of white men (Escarce, Morales & Rumbaut, 2006). The population of new immigrants is usually part of the lower rungs of our socio economic system. Migrating for work, and living in poverty, they have little to no political power and there is often a fear of those in control (Page-Reeves, Niforatos, Mishra, Regino, Gingrich & Bulten, 2013). In 2012, 23% of students in elementary and high school were Hispanic, but less than 7% were college students (CDC, 2014). Education needs to be prioritized in these communities, including health care...
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...Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations Kristi Donau Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Dana McKay May 3, 2015 Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations The United States has seen much transformation within its healthcare advances and delivery system over the last century. It has also demographically transformed from a nation of a predominantly white population to an ever growing culturally diverse population. Many of these cultural groups are documented minority groups, which face many problems with accessing and receiving adequate health care. Looking at the 2010 U.S. Census, close to 36 percent of the population was a part of an ethnic or racial minority group. These minority groups include American Native Indian, African American, American Asian, Pacific Islander, and Latino or Hispanic. Some minority groups have increased risk factors and experience a greater and disproportionate burden of disease, preventable illnesses and disability and morbidity rates compared with non-minority groups ("Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," 2014). In this paper, the author will compare and contrast the health status for the minority group of Hispanic/ Latinos to the national average, describe how health promotion is defined and what barriers and disparities exist for this minority population, and will describe three levels of health promotion prevention and which would be optimal for teaching the Hispanic/Latino people. ...
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...Health Promotion among Diverse Populations Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V Melinda Jacob Kimberly Stout July 18, 2014 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,). 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 needs of the Hispanics. The Current Health Status of Hispanics How would one define health status? An individual health status could be defined by someone observing another and gathering information about that person and coming to a conclusion on the facts that were gathered. It is much harder to define the health status of a population. One way to define the health status of an entire population would be to consider the health of the population, their lifespan, the extensiveness of preventable diseases or deaths and the availability of health services that can be used as an indication of their health status (National Center for Health Statistics: Health). Some health problems that the Hispanics face today are heart disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic...
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...Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations Shannon Tumblin Grand Canyon University Family-Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Denice Gibson February 22, 2015 Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations A person’s culture often delineates an individual or a group of individuals that have shared values, religious preferences, languages and lifestyles. Culture is typically passed from one generation to the next while lifestyle choices and tradition are picked up along the way. These choices have a great impact on the ability to live a healthy life. While there are many ethnic groups residing in the United States today, Hispanics have this highest number of residents with a sixty percent increase from 1990 to 2000. The United States is expected to populate up to 97 million Hispanics by the year 2050 which will account for approximately one-quarter of the U.S. population. (Escarce, 2002) The words Hispanic and Latino have a tendency to be used interchangeably here in the United States with regard to Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico, Brazil and Costa Rica. The remainder of this paper will elaborate on the health promotion of the diverse population of Hispanics in the United States as well as the disparities and barriers associated with the health of these residents. Current Health Status of the Hispanic Population The health status of the Hispanic population, according to several government studies, is quite favorable in relation to other U.S. ethnic groups...
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...Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V Health Promotion Among Diverse Populations The United States is a Nation of diverse races and cultures. The population of the United States is broken down into two classifications: the majority and the minority. As of 2014 the majority of individuals living in the US classified themselves as white, which is defined as “a person originating from any of the original people of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa”. As of 2014 this group made up 77.4 percent of the US population (USCB, 2014). The rest of the US population consists of many different races, collectively called the minority. The minority is made up of multiple different races, including but not limited to: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. Healthcare disparities for minority groups in the US are larger than for the majority group; the minority group bears a disproportionate burden of disease, injury, premature death, and disability. For persons of these racial/ethnic minority populations, health disparities can mean lower life expectancy, decreased quality of life, loss of economic opportunities, and perceptions of injustice (CDC, 2004). The Hispanic or Latino race in particular has a larger gap in quality health care and disease prevention than most others. This report will discuss the health status, health promotion...
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...Health Promotions among Diverse Populations America has a population of wide diversity of racial or ethnic minorities. “According to the 2010 U.S. Census, approximately 36.3 percent of the population currently belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC].) The narrative of this paper will take a closer look at the health of Hispanics or Latino population. The topics addressed will be the health status of Hispanics or Latino, Barriers to health and influencing factors, disparities that exits, and a health promotion approach. The Hispanic or Latino group is by “The OMB definition of Hispanic or Latino origin refers to a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.” (Edelman, 2014). Hispanic/Latino make up for being one of the largest ethnic minority and quickly growing in the US. Poverty and lack of education or some crucial factors that affect the ability to provide health promotion within this culture. In 2009 the poverty rate for Hispanics increased to 25.3%, from 2008 which was at 23.2%, (Edelman, 2014). Poverty can cause poor health. Poverty can result in depression, high stress which can affect a person’s long term health. Lack of money decrease a diet of nutrition and healthy food...
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...Health Promotion among Diverse Populations Eric Valdez Rasmussen University Health Promotion among Diverse Populations As this paper has been researched and written, this nurse has realized that our Hispanic Americans have a profound sense in their culture still imbedded within them to this day. Hispanic socioeconomic status, education background, culture and beliefs impact their health in such tremendous ways that it is difficult to believe that the healthcare system in America didn’t start enforcing patient learning strategies and patient education sooner. According to the 2012 U.S. Census bureau report, the average Hispanic median household income was $40,417 in comparison to $56,565 for non-Hispanic Whites for full-time employment. In 2012, the U.S. Census bureau reported that 25.4 percent of Hispanics in comparison to 11 percent of non-Hispanic Whites were living in poverty ("HHS," 2015, para. 4). With this being mentioned, Hispanics maintain their health by utilizing their cultural upbringing rather than entertaining the thought of utilizing modern medicine due to the high cost of health care and insurance. This poses the largest of dilemmas. Shorter life spans while living in the states is on the up rise for the Hispanic population as they are acclimating to America’s rushed lifestyle and poor diets. (This is occurring more so for the Hispanic Americans than Hispanics born to their native countries, but this is increasing). The challenge now is for the healthcare...
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...Health Promotion amongst Diverse Populations: Focus on Hispanic and Latino Communities. Eleanor Rose Grand Canyon University May 17, 2015 Hispanic or Latino refers to people of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or any other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race (Pekmezi, Marquez, & Marcus-Blank, 2010). According to the U.S, Census Bureau there are approximately 54 million Hispanics living in the United States and this population is growing (Humes, Jones, & Ramirez, 2011). Culture can be defined as a set of learned behaviors and beliefs specific to a particular group. Cultural sensitivity, cultural relevance and cultural competence are vital in ensuring the success of any health promotion program designed to improve the health of a minority community (Castro, Balcazar, & Cota, n.d.). The purpose of this paper is to identify the current health status of the minority Hispanic community, identify factors leading to health disparities within this group and outline an appropriate method for improving the health of the community though health promotion. Health Status of the Hispanic Community Rates of chronic diseases, including type II diabetes, heart disease and obesity among this population group are disproportionately high with the two leading causes of death being heart disease and cancer. The death rate of Hispanics is 24% lower overall than non-Hispanic whites but they are 50% more likely...
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...Health Status of the Hispanics Introduction Hispanics represent the largest contingent of the minority population in the U.S. The CDC (2015) asserts that approximately 1 in 6 people staying in the U.S are Hispanic. While Hispanics are a considerable part of the U.S., the group faces significant health disparities. Current health status Lifestyle diseases are the leading cause of death among Hispanics. According to the CDC (2015), every 2 of 5 deaths among Hispanics are caused by cancer and heart disease. Equally, a large percentage of Hispanics lack health insurance. The CDC (2015) estimates that Hispanics are nearly 3 times as likely to lack insurance as whites. The inadequate insurance of Hispanics can be ascribed to the economic status of the group. As a result of immigration, most Hispanics are more likely than whites to hold menial and low paying jobs. Even if Hispanics may have the ability to purchase health insurance, the requirements of ACA (2010) exclude undocumented immigrant from doing so (Hummer & Hayward, 2015). Since some Hispanics are undocumented immigrants, it becomes difficult to purchase insurance. Regardless of the fact that Hispanics have low levels of insurance, they have high life expectancy. Hispanics live longer than other populations in the country. Notwithstanding having a considerably lower level of health insurance and educational attainment and a much superior level of poverty, Hispanics presently have high life expectancy than their socioeconomically...
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...disproportions place ethnic minorities at greater risk with regard to health and socioeconomical statuses and the ability to better one’s life as minority groups grow. A group that is rapidly growing is the Hispanic/Latino population. According to the CDC (2015), the Hispanic population accounts for the prevalent minority group in the US, accounting for 1 out of 6 people residing within the US; with a projected 1 out of 4 people being Hispanic/Latino by 2035. With the Hispanic/Latino population...
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...Health Promotion among Diverse Populations Grand Canyon University Family-Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Michelle M. LeRoy January 18, 2015 Minority health determines the overall health of our nation. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 36% of the population belongs to the minority groups. While even some of the health outcomes have improved for most Americans, some of the minorities still suffer a large burden of preventable diseases and disabilities. Between 2000 and 2010, more than half of the U.S. growth was due to the increase in the Hispanic or Latino population. Data from the U.S. Census, will help the public and private institutions to find areas where special services in education, housing and healthcare are needed. The importance of this paper is to explain the current health status, health promotion, and health disparities of the Hispanic/Latino population. Current Health Status of the Hispanic or Latino Population According to the Vital & Health Statistics, as of December 2013, the percent of Hispanic or Latino persons of all ages in fair or poor health is 10.3%. The non-Hispanic Whites in fair or poor health is 9.8%. These numbers of fair and poor health are comparable. However, the percent of persons in excellent or very good health of all ages in the Hispanic race is 63.2% compared to non-Hispanic White race of 66.8%. As shown in the CDC statistics, the Top 10 leading causes of death in Hispanics and non-Hispanic Whites differ greatly. The...
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...Health Promotion among Diverse Populations *************** Grand Canyon University NRS 249-V February 25, 2015 The most recent estimate shows that the Hispanic population as of July 1, 2013 is roughly Fifty-four million, living in the United States (U.S.). This is approximately seventeen percent of the total population. It is estimated that by the year 2060 they will grow to 128.8 million, thirty one percent of the U.S. population (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2015) (CDC). This population will test the health care community to keep up with their growth, needs, and cultural challenges. This author has chosen to analyze the health status of this growing Hispanic community. Hispanics are made up of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, South or Central Americans, or other Spanish culture or origin. Mexicans are ranked as the largest percentage of the group at sixty-four percent (CDC, 2015). As a health care provider, gaining cultural insight for this ethnic group will help to ensure that you can communicate and understanding their needs. Race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status and education can all effect the health of the Hispanic community. Socioeconomic status is linked to nearly all health outcomes. A large percentage of Hispanics do not complete high school and their income is less than the federal poverty level in comparison to white, non-Hispanics. People with both of these factors have the worse health outcomes...
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