Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
10-1991
Abstract
The Hispanic population of Massachusetts is now close to becoming the largest ethnic minority group in the state. The 1990 statewide Census count found that the Hispanic population doubled in the past ten years and now comprises 4.8% of the total state population (287,349 residents) as compared to 2.5% in 1980.
Growth in the Hispanic population has not been coupled with advancements in health status. Hispanic residents are disproportionately affected by many adverse health outcomes, such as high infant mortality, a high incidence of substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, homicides, AIDS, and other chronic illnesses. This paper highlights some of the major health disparities that exist between Hispanics and white, non-hispanic residents of the state, and discusses the socioeconomic factors that may contribute to these health inequities.
Recommended Citation
Christian, Christopher, "Poverty and Health Outcomes Among Hispanics in Massachusetts" (1991). Gastón Institute Publications. 3.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/gaston_pubs/3
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