Being the new kid in school is always tough, from finding friends to adapting to new teachers and homes. More than 6.5 million students nationwide are frequently the “new kid,” and studies have shown that Latino, black, and lower-income students have the highest rates of student mobility, which refers to students changing schools during the middle of any given school year for any other reason besides matriculation. Frequently, student mobility is detrimental to children's social and academic development, according to data collected by the University of California, Santa Barbara. Understanding this data can also help put them on a path toward academic achievement. “To be sure, multiple moves are a dangerous signal, but even one move increases the [student’s] risk of not ...
Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, the number of uninsured people in the United States has declined by an estimated 20 million. The percentage of people without health insurance has also fallen to an historic low. Despite these monumental gains, there are still 24 million people lacking health insurance. The largest number of these individuals are still Latinos. Using data from the Commonwealth Fund Affordable Care Art Tracking Survey to examine the characteristics of the remaining uninsured adults to determine the reasons they for not enrolling in the marketplace plans or Medicaid. Prior to the ACA, people most at risk of being uninsured were those that didn’t have coverage through their place of employment. Latinos and other racial and ethnic ...
Más latinos tienen acceso a internet que hace unos años y la brecha digital entre los latinos y los blancos "se encuentra ahora en su punto más estrecho desde el año 2009", según los resultados de un estudio realizado por Pew Research Center. El estudio muestra que el acceso a Internet entre los latinos aumentó de 64% a 84% entre 2009 y 2015. Otros hallazgos claves incluyen: • El 80% de los adultos latinos acceden a Internet desde un dispositivo móvil
• El 46% de los latinos accede a Internet desde una conexión de banda ancha en casa Según los autores, la mayoría del 16% de los latinos que aún no tienen acceso a internet son nacidos en el ...
The Affordable Care Act has provided health insurance to over 20 million people (including an estimated 4.2 million Latinos) since its inception four years ago. During that time, one of the main questions has been are the people who now have reliable health care coverage better off than before. Several new studies have been released recently emphasizing the ACA’s successes. Due to the ACA, participants are now less likely to have medical debt or postpone care because of the associated costs. They are more likely to now have a regular primary care doctor and to take advantage of preventive medical services, such as vaccines and screenings. One study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, noted how low-income individuals in Arkansas (6.7% Latino population) and Kentucky (3% Latino ...
Volunteering is good for mental health, especially among older adults according to a new study from the U.K., PsychCentral reports. For their research investigators surveyed over 60,000 adults between 1991-2008 and found that those that volunteered on a regular basis had signs of positive mental health. “Voluntary action might provide those groups with greater opportunities for beneficial activities and social contacts, which in turn may have protective effects on health status,” Dr. Faiza Tabassum told PsychCentral. “Particularly, with the aging of the population, it is imperative to develop effective health promotion for this last third of life, so that those living longer are ...
Enroll America recently announced the results of their 2016 consumer survey regarding consumers and the Healthcare Marketplace. According to the survey, affordability remains the primary concern and reason that many have not enrolled in health insurance through the marketplace. Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an analysis on coverage and the cost-sharing protections that consumers are getting through HealthCare.gov for the 2016 coverage year. The best way to combat this perception is to ensure consumers are aware of the financial help available to help purchase marketplace plans. In order to reduce health disparities, it is critical to address inequities in programs, practices, and policies.
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Guest Blogger: Dr.Qadira Ali Huff, Campaign for Dental Health Poverty weaves a complex web of problems for children and families. The burden of dental disease/cavities/tooth decay, which is/are more common than allergies or asthma, falls disproportionately on low-income, minority, and immigrant children (1). Given that more black and Hispanic children live in poverty, these children experience double layers of risk to their oral health. Low-income children have five times more untreated cavities than children from higher income families (2). Children with poor oral health miss school and can’t concentrate when they are in pain. Parents must miss work to care for children with dental pain, potentially jeopardizing employment. And people with mouth pain can’t get the ...
The Internet is an everyday part of millions of people’s lives. The Internet connects people all over the globe to unlimited amounts of resources and information. However, for many people, access and usability still remain obstacles. Health communicators in particular have struggled with overcoming what is known as “the digital divide,” which is a huge disparity among the Latino community. As more and more of the “analog” world moves online (everything from paying bills to buying groceries to signing up for healthcare), it is becoming critical for healthcare professionals to bridge the gap. Latinos currently represent 17% of the overall population of the United States, and in California, Latinos represent the largest ethnic group in the state and outnumber non-Latino ...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released a new set of resources and tools through their Coverage to Care (C2C) initiative that are designed to help people understand their health coverage and connect their primary care and preventive services. Studies have shown that utilizing healthcare services and preventive care can extend an individual’s lifespan. C2C resources are available in several languages and are designed to help people understand how to better used their coverage to care for their health. Some of the available resources include Navigating Health Coverage. Covered in this area is a step-by-step guide to explain what health coverage is and how to use it to get primary and preventative care services. There are also downloadable .pdf bilingual ...
