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Latino Health: A Matter of Justice
Latino Community Foundation
Xavier Morales, Ph.D.
Latino Coalition for a Health California
May 8, 2014
Established twenty years ago by advocates, consumers, educators, & health professionals
The only statewide organization with a specific emphasis on Latino health
LCHC’s primary mission is to develop & support policies, direct services & socio economic conditions to improve the health of Latinos
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California
Among California Latinos, heart disease, cancer, stroke and
diabetes account for over 54% of all deaths.
Leading Causes of Death
Source: Latino Health Statistics, Champions of change. http://www.lchc.org/research/documents/Network-FV-LC-LatinoHealthStatistics2009.pdf
Aggressive Marketing of Unhealthy Products
Food Security
Parks & Recreational Space
The Natural Environment Safe Neighborhoods
Hope & Efficacy
Social Connectedness
Cultural Identity
Access to Transportation
Affordable & Safe Housing
Community Infrastructure
Economic Justice
Educational Equity
Human Capital
Equitable Health Care Access
Social Determinants of Health
AB 2102 (Ting): Data for a Culturally Appropriate Health Care Workforce
AB 2345 (Gonzalez): Nutrition and Critical Assistance for Lawfully Present Californians
SB 1000 (Monning): Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Safety Warning Act
SB 1310 (Lara): Misdemeanors: Maximum Sentence
*SB 1005 (Lara): Healthcare for All
*SB 972 (Torres): Expansion of Covered California Board
Co-Sponsored Bill List