Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and Trump’s policies are making it worse
Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and Trump’s policies are making it worse
Many Americans live where it is unsafe to breathe. About 40% of the U.S. population — more than 126 million people — live in areas that do not comply with national ambient […]
Amplifying The Latino Voice About The Environment
By Maite Arce, Executive Director, Hispanic Access Foundation Hispanics are passionate about their public parks and open spaces. Parks are often the center of family life and activities, used as […]
Poverty, Stress Contribute To High Asthma Levels In Latinos
A new report found that miscommunication ranks at the top of contributing factors for high rates of asthma among the Latino community. The report “Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma […]
EPA Must Strengthen Smog Standards Or Risk Health Of Latinos
By Adrianna Quintero By 2050, one in four Americans will be Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In the last decade, the total Latino population in the U.S. grew at a rate […]
Why The EPA Is Important For Latino Families
The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has long protected the health and well-being of all Americans, particularly Latino families. Unfortunately, conservative politicians are leading efforts to attack, defund, and in some […]
Puerto Rican Children 300% More Prone To Asthma
Children in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, are about 300% more likely to suffer from asthma than white kids in the continental U.S., according to the CDC. What’s worse, this […]
