The document discusses the health and social challenges faced by Latinas, highlighting their high life expectancy juxtaposed with significant issues such as poverty, social isolation, and health risks like obesity and low physical activity. It also presents alarming statistics regarding adolescent births, sexual health, and mental health among Latina LGBTQ individuals, emphasizing the prevalence of mental health issues and discrimination faced by this community. A call to action is made for prevention, education, and advocacy to improve health outcomes and living conditions.

1. The Latina PortraitDaniel 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 tobaccoLeast likely to consume fruits and vegetables45% reported no physical activity1/3 obese, 1/3 overweight33% 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 ProfilesSmoking CessationExerciseScreenings“Latina health is an epidemiological paradox.”(Lower death, lower disease, good health)Prevention-Prevention-Prevention

14. Latinas have the highest birth rates58% Latina adolescents are sexually active5 times more likely of contracting syphyllis3 times more likely of contracting gonorrhea

15. 43,441 Latino births in 2005

17. Amigas Latinas started in 1995Proyecto survey ran from January-July, 2007Reports on findings from 305 LGBTQ32% not born in U.S.47% higher ed.44% unfair treatment in the workplace18.8% not out to their mothers38% of those that did experience a negative rxn22% afraid of being rejected by friends and family30% believe others know but don’t say anythingProyecto Latino: Descubriendonos

18. 21% report high rates of depression15.6% report high rates of anxiety15% report suicidal thoughts18% have attempted suicide20% say their sexual orientation is what causes them the greatest stress in life31% violence and threats of being killed by partner20% report being sexually abused by a parent19% report having been forced into sexLatina LGBTQ continued:

22. 50% do not have a high school diploma45% are not U.S. citizens43% report not speaking English “well.”40% make less than $18,000/year55% of production workforce30% of cleaning and maintenanceOverpresented 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