The Latina Portrait Presented by Daniel B. Martinez, M.D. Medical Director, Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. October 14, 2011

1. The Latina Portrait Daniel B. Martinez, M.D. Medical Director, Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. October 14, 2011

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6. Latinas -Latinas have among the longest life expectancies (83.7) Yes, but women are three times more likely than men: -To live in poverty -To live in social isolation -To experience depression -To suffer chronic illness -to have a disability (National Institute of Health, 1999)

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10. 53% Latinas consumed alcohol in past month. 15% use tobacco Least likely to consume fruits and vegetables 45% reported no physical activity 1/3 obese, 1/3 overweight 33% of adolescent births are of Latinas (74% of these are Mexican-Americans) Lifestyle and Behavioral Risks

12. Education and Income Advocacy for minimal insurance Keep in Mind the Body Mass Index (BMI) Keep in mind Lipid Profiles Smoking Cessation Exercise Screenings “Latina health is an epidemiological paradox.” (Lower death, lower disease, good health) Prevention-Prevention-Prevention

14. Latinas have the highest birth rates 58% Latina adolescents are sexually active 5 times more likely of contracting syphyllis 3 times more likely of contracting gonorrhea

15. 43,441 Latino births in 2005

17. Amigas Latinas started in 1995 Proyecto survey ran from January-July, 2007 Reports on findings from 305 LGBTQ 32% not born in U.S. 47% higher ed. 44% unfair treatment in the workplace 18.8% not out to their mothers 38% of those that did experience a negative rxn 22% afraid of being rejected by friends and family 30% believe others know but don’t say anything Proyecto Latino: Descubriendonos

18. 21% report high rates of depression 15.6% report high rates of anxiety 15% report suicidal thoughts 18% have attempted suicide 20% say their sexual orientation is what causes them the greatest stress in life 31% violence and threats of being killed by partner 20% report being sexually abused by a parent 19% report having been forced into sex Latina LGBTQ continued:

22. 50% do not have a high school diploma 45% are not U.S. citizens 43% report not speaking English “well.” 40% make less than $18,000/year 55% of production workforce 30% of cleaning and maintenance Overpresented in these jobs and underpresented in 8 of the other top 10. Latina Facts:

25. REFERENCES:http://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org/resources/latina-portraits.pdfhttp://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org/resources/HealthDisparities.pdfhttp://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org/resources/documents/LTQ.pdfhttp://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org/resources/LatinasMentalHealthNeeds.pdfhttp://www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org/resources/LatinasReproductiveHealth.pdf