University of New Mexico

Department of Sociology

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PARADOX
OR
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CONTRADICTION
In LATINAS

LAST UPDATED ON JANUARY 6, 2002

 

This link goes to a paper on this topic: "The Epidemiological Contradiction In Latinas' Health Outcomes:  Fact Or Fiction"
The object is to prove (or disprove) that Latinas have health outcome rates similar to or even higher than White females despite the fact that Latinas have higher risk factors for poorer health than White females.  These risk factors for poor health include:
  • Lower access to medical care
  • Lower incidence of health insurance coverage
  • Lower Status employment
  • Lower rates of educational attainment
  • High single female head of household
  • Higher rates of unemployment
  • Higher incidence of teen pregnancy
  • Higher number of childrenHigher rates of pove
This is a list of books and journal articles related to the Epidmiological paradox:  Bibliography Link
This is a list of websites related to the Epidmiological paradox:    Other Web Links
Other Links:

 Women's Resource Links                  Women's Health Sites                                      Latina Links
Latina / Latino Genealogy

Please contact me with any information, questions, and suggestions:              azul@unm.edu
 
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