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12 Stats on Latino Health in San Antonio

Access to Healthcare

  • Nearly 27% of Latinos in San Antonio are uninsured, compared to 12% of non-Hispanic whites.
  • Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020


Obesity

  • Over 75% of Latino adults in San Antonio are classified as overweight or obese, significantly higher than the rate among non-Hispanic whites.
    • Source: City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, 2018
  • Approximately 40% of Latino children in San Antonio are classified as overweight or obese, compared to 30% of non-Hispanic white children.
    • Source: Bexar County Community Health Needs Assessment, 2019


Diabetes

  • Approximately 18% of Latinos in San Antonio have been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to 9% of non-Hispanic whites.
  • Source: Bexar County Community Health Assessment, 2019


Heart Disease

  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Latinos, with a 30% higher likelihood of death from heart disease compared to non-Hispanic whites.
  • Source: Texas Department of State Health Services, 2019


Hypertension

  • Nearly 40% of Latino adults in San Antonio have been diagnosed with hypertension, in contrast to 28% of non-Hispanic whites.
  • Source: Texas Department of State Health Services, 2020


Mental Health

  • Latinos in San Antonio are 20% more likely to experience serious psychological distress compared to non-Hispanic whites, yet they are less likely to access mental health services.
  • Source: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2019


Asthma

  • Approximately 13% of Latino children in San Antonio have asthma, compared to 8% of non-Hispanic white children.
  • Source: Bexar County Community Health Needs Assessment, 2019


HIV/AIDS

  • Latinos account for approximately 40% of all HIV/AIDS cases in San Antonio, despite comprising about 63% of the population. The rate of new HIV diagnoses among Latinos is 25 per 100,000, compared to 15 per 100,000 for non-Hispanic whites.
  • Source: Texas Department of State Health Services, 2021


Dental Health

  • Over 30% of Latino adults report unmet dental care needs, while Latino children experience higher rates of untreated dental cavities (25% compared to 15% for non-Hispanic white children).
  • Source: Bexar County Community Health Needs Assessment, 2019


Infant Mortality

  • The infant mortality rate for Latinos in San Antonio is 6.2 per 1,000 live births, which is higher than the 4.8 per 1,000 for non-Hispanic whites.
  • Source: Bexar County Health Collaborative, 2018


Vision

  • Approximately 20% of Latino adults in San Antonio report vision problems, such as uncorrected refractive errors, compared to 12% of non-Hispanic whites. This disparity highlights the need for improved access to eye care services.
  • Source: San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, 2020


Cancer

  • Latinos in San Antonio experience higher incidence rates of certain cancers, such as cervical cancer, with a rate of 10.5 per 100,000 women, compared to 7.8 per 100,000 among non-Hispanic white women.
  • Source: San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, 2019

Family Fun Day Health Fair San Antonio

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at Rosedale Park, San Antonio on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a day packed with family-friendly fun, including Zumba, yoga, a soccer clinic, a family fun run/walk, basketball clinic, live music, face painting, bounce houses, and more! Don't miss out on complimentary giveaways like free popcorn, snow cones, donated food, free haircuts for kids, and a backpack giveaway. We'll also offer free health screenings, including vision, hearing, dental, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and BMI measurements. This event is made possible with the generous support of Power Home Remodeling Group and the Mayor's Fitness Council of San Antonio. See you there!

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