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- Title
The Health Status of Youth in Puerto Rico.
- Authors
Langellier, Brent A.; Martin, Molly A.; Canino, Glorisa; Garza, Jeremiah R.; Ortega, Alexander N.
- Abstract
Background. Few population-based studies have assessed health outcomes and health care access and use among youth in the US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Methods. Data are from an island population–based sample of 337 youth, 10 to 17 years old, who participated in the Asthma, Depression, and Anxiety in Puerto Rican Youth Study. In-person interviews with youth and caregivers assessed self-rated physical and mental health, weight status, diagnosed health conditions, and health care access and use. Results. Island Puerto Rican youth report slightly worse physical and mental health than mainland youth. Puerto Rican youth have high rates of asthma, headaches, and stomachaches. Also, 6 in 10 island youth use public health insurance, and 1 in 3 regularly receive care at the emergency department. Conclusions. Island Puerto Rican youth are at a health disadvantage compared with mainland youth. Public health research is needed to fully understand and combat health challenges among Puerto Rican youth.
- Subjects
PUERTO Rico; ANXIETY; ASTHMA; MENTAL depression; HEALTH services accessibility; HEALTH status indicators; INTERVIEWING; EVALUATION of medical care; RESEARCH funding; STATISTICAL sampling; BODY mass index; DATA analysis software
- Publication
Clinical Pediatrics, 2012, Vol 51, Issue 6, p569
- ISSN
0009-9228
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0009922812443123