Hispanic/Latino American
Hispanic and Latino Health Disparities (2022–2023 Aligned)
Overview
Hispanic and Latino populations represent one of the largest demographic groups in the United States. According to CDC-era 2022–2023 surveillance trends, disparities persist in chronic disease burden, infectious disease exposure, occupational risk, and preventive care access.
Chronic Disease and Metabolic Health
Current trends show elevated risk in:
- Type 2 diabetes prevalence in multiple subgroups
- Cardiometabolic disease (hypertension, obesity, stroke)
- Liver disease in certain high-risk populations
HIV and Infectious Disease
Hispanic and Latino populations continue to experience disproportionate HIV burden:
- Higher incidence rates in certain geographic regions
- Persistent disparities in early diagnosis and treatment access
- Unequal access to preventive services (PrEP and testing)
Preventive Care and Immunization Gaps
Recent CDC-era data continues to show:
- Lower influenza vaccination rates compared to white populations in older adults
- Lower pneumococcal vaccination coverage in elderly populations
- Preventive screening disparities in multiple chronic conditions
Occupational Health Risks
Hispanic and Latino workers continue to be disproportionately represented in:
- High-risk manual labor sectors
- Construction and agricultural fatalities
- Work-related injury and mortality statistics among foreign-born workers
Historical Baseline (Context)
Earlier data (1990s–2000s) showed:
- Significantly elevated HIV mortality in Puerto Rican populations
- Higher asthma mortality in northeastern U.S. Latino populations
- Marked disparities in diabetes mortality across subgroups
These disparities are documented through national surveillance systems including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reflect long-standing patterns in U.S. population health stratification.
Traditional Mexican Diet Related to Lower Hepatic Steatosis Among U.S.-Born Mexican Americans
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
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