{"product_id":"health-issues-in-the-latino-community-hardback-9780787953157","title":"Health Issues in the Latino Community (Hardback) 9780787953157","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHealth Issues in the Latino Community\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMarilyn Aguirre-Molina (Author), Carlos W. Molina (Author), Ruth Enid Zambrana (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787953157, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 May 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e528 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.7 x 18.7 x 4.2 cm, 1.096 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Latinos are the fastest growing group in America. Though they share many health issues with all Americans, they also possess distinct cultural characteristics, expectations, and illness profiles. It will be a rare clinician who will not encounter Latino patients in daily practice. Thus, Health Issues in the Latino Community should be essential reading for all 21st century practitioners\" (Steven A. Schroeder, M.D., president and CEO, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This important book, by a cadre of leading Latino researchers, policy leaders, and practitioners, could not be more timely. It fills a crucial gap in our understanding of the health and well-being of Latinos, the fastest growing, and soon to be the largest, ethnic\/racial group in the United States. This comprehensive analysis of the demographic and health status of Latino populations in the United States is a groundbreaking piece of work. It will make an invaluable contribution to informing the nation's Latino health agenda.\" (Allan Rosenfield, M.D., DeLamar Professor and dean, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Health Issues in the Latino Community attempts to address the key and crucial health issues that affect Latino's health. As we enter the 21st century, Latinos are becoming the largest ethnic\/racial group in the United States. Anyone desiring insight on Latino health issues will find this book to be a comprehensive reference.\" (Nathan Stinson, Jr., M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretay for Mental Health)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The Contributors are outstanding and well-known professionals, researchers, and policymakers, many holding both clinical and academic degrees.\" (Divine Inc (formerly Doody Publishing), 4\/13\/02)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSweeping in scope, Health Issues in the Latino Community identifies and offers an in-depth examination of the most critical health issues that affect Latino's health and health care within the United States. This resource offers a comprehensive approach that informs and promotes the advancement of the practice, program planning, research, and public policy to improve health care of all Latino citizens.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eLATINO POPULATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Latino Health Policy: Beyond Demographic Determinism (A. Falcon, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Latino Health Status: Framework for Knowledge Building (O. Carter-Pokras \u0026amp; R. Zambrana).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Latino Access to Health Care: The Role of Insurance, Managed Care and Institutional Barriers (J. Carrillo, et al.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LATINO LIFE STAGES AND HEALTH.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Early Years: The Health of Children and Youth (G. Flores \u0026amp; R. Zambrana).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Reproductive Years: The Health of Latinas (A. Giachello).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Later Years: The Health of Elderly Latinos (V. Villa \u0026amp; F. Torres-Gil).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Latino Mental Health and Treatment in the United States (W. Vega \u0026amp; M. Alegria).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PATTERNS OF CHRONIC DISEASES AMONG LATINOS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Impact of Cancer on Latino Populations (A. Ramirez \u0026amp; L. Suarez).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cardiovascular Disease (E. Perez-Stable, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diabetes (J. Luchsinger).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Gender, Context, and HIV Prevention among Latinos (H. Amaro, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND THE LATINO WORKFORCE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Occupational Health among Latino Workers in the Urban Setting (R. Moure-Eraso \u0026amp; G. Friedman-Jimenez).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Health and Occupational Risks of Latinos Living in Rural America (K. Azevedo \u0026amp; H. Bogue).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG USE AMONG LATINOS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems among Latinos in the United States (R. Caetano \u0026amp; F. Galvan).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tobacco Use among Latinos (G. Marin).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Latino Drug Use: Scope, Risk Factors, and Reduction Strategies (A. Gil \u0026amp; W. Vega).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Latino Health Policy: A Look to the Future.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52410656325912,"sku":"9780787953157","price":66.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787953157.jpg?v=1784247014","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/health-issues-in-the-latino-community-hardback-9780787953157","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}