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Chronic Disease
CHRONIC DISEASE Health Disparities: Addressing Chronic Disease Effects in the Latino Community 1. Introduction: What is Chronic Disease? A chronic disease is a condition that persists for at least one year and requires continuous medical care or restricts everyday activities (link here). The Latino population disproportionately lives below the poverty line, has lower rates of…
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What is LUCHAR?
WHAT IS LUCHAR HEALTH? Empowering Latino communities through culturally tailored health solutions. Inception of LUCHAR The Latinx Task Force was established in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its mission was clear: to champion Latino health equity through targeted interventions and partnerships that address gaps in healthcare access for Latino communities, families, and…