Nutrition and Health Barriers Facing California Latinos
Author: California Nutrition Netowrk for Healthy, Active Families
Date Published: 2005
The Latino community is the fastest growing segment of California' population. Latinos comprise one-third of the state's population. More than 75 percent are of Mexican descent and 45 percent are foreign born. In 2001, more than half of the state's live births were to Latina mothers. Within 15 years, demographers project that the majority of young adults entering the California workforce will be of Latino descent. Despite the growing presence of this culturally rich and important community, Latinos suffer disproportionately from preventable health problems. Without sufficient access to health promoting service and environment, Latino health issues will have an ever increasing impact on California's prosperity and economic growth.
Date Published: 2005
The Latino community is the fastest growing segment of California' population. Latinos comprise one-third of the state's population. More than 75 percent are of Mexican descent and 45 percent are foreign born. In 2001, more than half of the state's live births were to Latina mothers. Within 15 years, demographers project that the majority of young adults entering the California workforce will be of Latino descent. Despite the growing presence of this culturally rich and important community, Latinos suffer disproportionately from preventable health problems. Without sufficient access to health promoting service and environment, Latino health issues will have an ever increasing impact on California's prosperity and economic growth.
