Chapter 1. It was just an ideal location : an introduction to the Mexican-origin population -- Chapter 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.
Summary:
"This manuscript is a revised and updated version of "Mexican Americans & Health: ℗ŁSana! ℗ŁSana!" (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"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.