The first Latino health almanac reveals challenges not only in health but also in well-being

A Latinx health almanac was recently published, revealing that the Latinx community, which is the majority in the state of California, faces challenges in accessing adequate healthcare.

This is particularly relevant given that today, more than half of minors and a third of adults depend on Medi-Cal, but federal cuts and state budget pressures threaten to leave them without coverage.

Mayra Alvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership, discusses the findings of this almanac about our community.

Mayra Alvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership, says that lack of access to timely medical care affects our community the most.

Mayra Álvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership, points out that we must not only focus on health because well-being encompasses various areas such as nutrition and even education.

What factors or living conditions are affecting the health of Latinos? Let’s hear from Mayra Álvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership.

Mayra Álvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership, even says that the type of work we have depends on our status, sometimes as migrants.

The almanac reveals that HIV cases are increasing in our community, while in other population groups they are decreasing. Mayra Álvarez talks about some of the reasons behind this situation, such as prejudice and stigma.

Another challenge we face is that there are not enough bilingual and bicultural doctors who understand us.

Mayra Álvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership, points out that the Latino Health Almanac offers a detailed portrait of various inequalities, with data and trends that seek to promote more equitable and effective health policies.