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<p><b>By the middle of the twenty-first century,</b> one out of every six Americans will be of Mexican descent; and as health care becomes of increasing concern to all Americans, the particular needs of Mexican Americans will have to be more thoroughly addressed. <i>Mexican Americans and Health</i> explains how the health of Mexican-origin people is often related to sociodemographic conditions and genetic factors, while historical and political factors influence how Mexican Americans enter the health care system and how they are treated once they access it. It considers such issues as occupational hazards for Mexican-origin agricultural workers—including pesticide poisoning, heat-related conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders—and women's health concerns, such as prenatal care, preventable cancers, and domestic violence. The authors clearly discuss the health status of Mexican Americans relative to the rest of the U.S. population, interweaving voices of everyday people to explain how today's most pressing health issues have special relevance to the Mexican American community:<br> - how values such as <i>machismo, familismo,</i> and <i>marianismo</i> influence care-seeking decisio

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Author

de la Torre, Adela, Estrada, Antonio

Publisher

The University of Arizona Press

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9780816501540

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Social Science, Medical, Sociology