Study: A Look into Chronic Disease and Hispanics in the U.S.

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National Council of La Raza (NCLR) has released a new report on July 15, 2014 on Latnio Health. The report, “An Inside Look at Chronic Disease and Health Care among Hispanics in the United States,” examines the challenges in preventing and managing chronic diseases in the Latino community.

With support from Boehringer Ingelheim and in partnership with public health consulting firm John Snow, Inc.(JSI), NCLR gathered information about the rates of chronic disease among the Hispanic community, the challenges and motivators faced in prevention and management efforts and the roles of health care providers and community resources in helping Latinos handle health issues and chronic conditions.

The report is based on written surveys and focus groups of patients at community-based health centers across the country that belong to the NCLR Affiliate Network.

The study boasts three major findings; there is high prevalence of chronic disease in Hispanic communities, there is often inadequate chronic disease management available to those who need it, and surveyed participants reported many challenges to receiving proper care.

To read more about the study and it’s finding, visit NCLR’s website and download the report.