Format:
xiv, 197 Seiten
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Illustrationen, Diagramme
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23 cm
Edition:
Second edition
ISBN:
9780816531578
Series Statement:
The Mexican American experience
Content:
"This manuscript is a revised and updated version of "Mexican Americans & Health: ¡Sana! ¡Sana!" (University of Arizona Press, 2001). The overall aim remains to review the landscape of Latino health through use of epidemiological data, social science data, and historical data. It provides a comprehensive description of health problems among the U.S.-Mexican border"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Chapter 1. It was just an ideal location : an introduction to the Mexican-origin populationChapter 2. It's about having a healthy body : the health status of Mexican Americans -- Chapter 3. One starts with marijuana . . . : understanding substance abuse and AIDS -- Chapter 4. Treated like second-class citizens : health care access -- Chapter 5. My doctor doesn't care : cultural competency in health care services -- Chapter 6. This is about healing, about people getting better prevention : future trends in Mexican American health.
Language:
English
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