Latino Health Paradoxes: Empirical Evidence and Implications

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to Latino health paradoxes, exploring factors influencing health outcomes in Latino populations.

Latino Health Paradoxes

Patterns of health among Latino populations that contradict expectations based on socioeconomic status.

Cultural Orientation

The values and norms shared by a group that can affect health advantages.

Social Networks

Ties among individuals that can provide support and impact health outcomes.

Immigrant Adaptation

The process by which immigrants adjust to a new country and its cultural context.

Foreign-born

Individuals born outside the country they currently reside in.

Socioeconomic Status (SES)

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others.

Latin American Sending Countries

Countries in Latin America from which immigrants to the U.S. originate.

Epidemiologic Paradox

A situation where health outcomes are better than expected based on sociodemographic factors.

Maternal Education

The educational attainment of mothers, which can influence health outcomes for their children.

Acculturation

The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Healthy Immigrant Effect

The phenomenon where immigrants tend to be healthier upon arrival than the native-born population.

Low Birth Weight (LBW)

An infant birth weight of less than 2,500 grams, associated with various health risks.

Second Generation

Individuals born in the U.S. to immigrant parents, often facing unique health challenges.

Mental Health Disorders

Diagnosable conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior prevalent among different populations.

Health Insurance Rates

The percentage of individuals covered by health insurance within a given population.