Latino/a Health Issues

The Latino/a population is in a state of rapid growth in this country. There are particular diseases and conditions that have historically affected this population with greater frequency than other populations. In addition, as the Latino/a population continues to expand in the American culture, new health concerns not typically related to this population will emerge. Education on these issues is essential to understand how they may alter or impact the Latino/a community. If you are interested in any other diseases or issues, find the appropriate link from McKinley's Health Information Index.

• Alcohol Abuse
• Diabetes
• HIV/AIDS
• Obesity

Health Resources

• Hispanic American Health - Medline
• American Diabetes Association
• Diabetes in Hispanic Americans
• Minority Women's Health - Latinas
• Latino Health Issues
• Latin American Network Information Center
• New York Online Access to Health
• Pew Hispanic Center

Latino/a Health Organization

• Hablamos Juntos
• National Alliance for Hispanic Health
• National Hispanic Medical Association
• National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention (LCAT)

Minority Health Information

• American Public Health Association - Minority Health
• Closing the Health Gap
• Health Finder
• Minority Health Network
• Office of Research on Minority Health

Recommended Reading List

• Reading Lists for Latino/a Health