The document summarizes key health statistics about the Hispanic population in the United States. It notes that as of 2013, there were over 54 million Hispanics in the US, comprising around 17% of the population. The top 10 causes of death for Hispanics/Latinos in 2010 are listed, with cancer and heart disease being the top two. Additional data presented includes rates of health insurance coverage, cancer screening, influenza vaccination, birth rates, binge drinking, smoking, diabetes prevalence, asthma attacks, HIV infection diagnoses, and obesity levels among Hispanic Americans.

1. Hispanic Heritage Month Shining a Light on Hispanic Health Statistics
In data collection, Hispanic is
defined as “a person of Cuban,
Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or
Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.”
Census data from July 1, 2013, 54 million Hispanics in the US, approx. 17% of the population.
8 states with a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents in 2013 Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York & Texas.
10 Leading Causes of Death for Hispanics/Latinos in 2010:
1.
Cancer 2. Heart Disease 3. Unintentional Injuries
4.
Stroke 5. Diabetes 6. Chronic Liver Disease & Cirrhosis 7. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases
8.
Alzheimer’s Disease 9. Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome & Nephrosis 10. Influenza & Pneumonia National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 62, No. 6, December 20, 2013, Table 2, Page 55.
Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/populations/REMP/hispanic.html
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2014/cb14-ff22.html#
CDC: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
November 22, 2013/Vol. 62 / No. 3
In 2012, 29.1% of Hispanics lacked health insurance down from 30.1% in 2011.
Colorectal Cancer *Rates
Incidence: 37.8
Mortality: 12.1
*per 100,000 of population
51.0% Report being up to date on CRC Screenings
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Rates 2010-2011 by age: < 6 mos. 40% 6 mos. – 17 yrs. 55.1% 18-49 yrs. 27.1% 50-64 yrs. 41.9% > 65 yrs. 66.8%
2010 Birth rates for females aged 10–19 years, by age per 1,000 females:
10-14 yrs. 0.8 15-17 yrs. 22.3 18-19 yrs. 90.7
Binge-drinking Prevalence Frequency Intensity 28,275 3.3 6.8 Prevalence = total number of respondents who reported at least one binge drinking episode during the past 30 days divided by the total number of respondents. Frequency = average number of binge-drinking episodes reported by all binge drinkers during the past 30 days. Intensity = average largest number of drinks consumed by binge drinkers on any occasion during the past 30 days.
Prevalence of
smoking 2009-10
age ≥ 18 years:
22.9%
2010 Estimated adults aged ≥ 18 years who rated their health as fair or poor: 28.1 %
2010 Prevalence of Diabetes age ≥ 18 years:
11.5%
Persons with current asthma who reported an asthma attack in the past year, 2006–2010: 53.8%
Estimated *rate of HIV infection diagnoses in 2010 ages ≥ 18 years: 30.9
*Per 100,000 population
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2007-10 Obesity in Mexican-Americans
Males ≥ 18 years: 35% ≥ 2-17 years: 25%
Females ≥ 18 years: 44% ≥ 2-17 years: 18%