What U.S. Cities Have the Largest Latino Populations?
Feb 5th
Four Texas cities and three California cities are among the top-10 U.S. cities with the largest Latino populations, according to the Office of Minority Health (OMH) “Hispanic/Latino Profile.”
The full profile is here, including information on Latino:
- Demographics
- Language fluency
- Education
- Insurance coverage
- Health
“Hispanic health is often shaped by factors such as language/cultural barriers, lack of access to preventive care, and the lack of health insurance,” according to the site. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cited some of the leading causes of illness and death among Hispanics, which include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries (accidents), stroke, and diabetes. Some other health conditions and risk factors that significantly affect Hispanics are: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, HIV/AIDS, obesity, suicide, and liver disease.”
Minority Kids Have Higher Rates of Injuries/Deaths Due to Toy Products
Dec 11th
Did you know minority children are more at-risk for injury or death associated with toys?
A recent study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) suggested minority children have higher rates of preventable injuries and deaths associated with children products.
Read this from the U.S. Office of Minority Health before buying that toy your princess and king can’t live without.