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Did you know that cancer is the second leading cause of death among Hispanics, accounting for 20% of deaths nationally? Overall, about 1 in 2 Hispanic men and 1 in 3 Hispanic women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. NHMA is working with the American Cancer Society to promote education among Hispanic health professionals and their patients. |
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NHMA 13th Annual Conference
Depression & Hispanics: Epidemiological, Socioeconomic & Cultural Considerations March 19-22, 2009 Click on the image to view presentations
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Federal Health Policy REDES Conference August 2008 Presented by: Download an attachment of Dr. Rios's PowerPoint presentation, below: |
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Among Hispanic Americans with a mental disorder, fewer than 1 in 11 contact mental health specialists, while fewer than 1 in 5 contact general health care providers. Among Hispanic immigrants with mental disorders, fewer than 1 in 20 use services from mental health specialists, while fewer than 1 in 10 use services from general health care providers. One national study found that only 24% of Hispanics with depression and anxiety received appropriate care.
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See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Hispanic Health Factbook published for the National Hispanic Medical Association and Congressional Hispanic Caucus' National Hispanic Health Leadership Summit in August 2002 in San Antonio. |
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