The Hispanic Paradox: U.S. Hispanics Live Longer, Despite Socio-Economic Hurdles
Rob Kuznia--HispanicBusiness.com, July 7, 2009
When it comes to Hispanics and health care, the horror stories are well known. Less so is the mysterious phenomenon known as the "Hispanic Paradox."
Again and again, we hear that the Hispanic population is disproportionately beset by the bugbears of poverty, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and lack of access to quality health coverage and insurance.
These unfortunate facts are indisputable. But what many people don't realize is that, when it comes to the bottom line -- that is, mortality -- the news for Hispanics is good. Very good.
In the United States, Hispanics, despite their socio-economic hurdles, on average live longer than blacks by seven years, and whites by five years, says Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, a professor of medicine at UCLA. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
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