Dr. Liliana Rojas-Guyler

Dr. Liliana Rojas-Guyler's presentation made me think about a lot of issues that the Latino community faces that I have never thought about before. It was very informative to hear all of the reasons that there are health care disparities. I found the Hispanic Health Paradox to be shocking and a little embarrassing I'll admit. People are coming to the US for greater opportunity (among many other reasons) and due to their situation, diet, access, knowledge, etc. their health is declining at an astounding rate. Though each of us may not be personally responsible, I feel guilty that this is what is going on in our country. What can we do about it? Why were these people so much healthier in their own countries with (most of the time) a lot less?