Latinos More Concerned with Family, Community Health
By Salud Today
The newly released National Community Health Survey, from The Atlantic in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline, indicates many Americans are not convinced that their communities provide sufficient access to key resources for good health.
The survey sheds light on Hispanics’ beliefs on health responsibilities:
- 84% of Hispanic say that “taking care of my family” is their top priority (vs. 70% nationally).
- 49% of Hispanics say local health departments are responsible for community health (vs. 40% nationally). 46% of Hispanics say doctors and hospitals are responsible and 44% say community residents are responsible.
- 81% of Hispanics say that “information and education on prevention, health, and wellness” is very important to their health (vs. 64% nationally).
The survey also details Hispanics’ higher desire for recreational facilities:
- 72% say that open parks and green spaces are very important to their health (vs. 59% nationally).
- 56% say that nearby gyms and recreation facilities are very important to their health (vs. 41% nationally).
- 52% say that after-school programs and activities outside school hours are very important to their health (vs. 32% nationally).
- Hispanics are 10% less likely than average to say they have a great deal of access to open parks and green spaces.
Read more about the survey here.
This article was first published in Salud Today.
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