Liliana Rojas-Guyler

Dr. Rojas-Guyler presented on the health concerns of the Latino community in Cincinnati.  I was most surprised to learn that the health of immigrants, including Hispanics, is statistically better when they arrive in the US, but quickly deteriorates to or below the level of the "native" population.  A main contributor to this decline is stress, and there are many stressors in the life of a recent immigrant: poverty, discrimination, low-paying jobs,  ineffective schools, and substandard housing.  I am aware that the life of an immigrant can be very difficult, but it shocking to realize that, even when coming from great poverty, their health is often better in their native county than in the US.