Research

La Fe Policy Research and Education Center is committed to providing research, education and collaborative projects to support Latinos and non-Latinos in their efforts to engage policy makers and health and human service systems in promoting and improving Latino family and community Bienestar.

Texas Rankings: "Social Determinates" of Health and Bienestar Latino Advocates have known for over 30 years what researchers now call social determinates and their impact on the health and well-being of populations. Equal access to education, job security, housing, and safety are examples of social determinates.  Texas on the Brink

Hispanic Diversity Hispanics are a "population in motion" in terms of our growth, origin and nativity, language and culture, and where we live in the United States. Our demographic, social and economic characteristics provide a snapshot of who we are. Texas Landscape: Origin and Citizenship 2009  Texas Landscape: Demographic and Socio-Economic 2009 Demographic, Social and Economic Profiles    Origin and Nativity

La Familia (Family) Profiles The Bienestar and health of Hispanic Women is the foundation for the strength and resiliency of our families. Our children and our elders reflect our future and our wisdom to further empower us to be healthy, educated, productive adults and citizens. BIENESTAR (Well-Being) of Latino Seniors Mexican Americans Seniors in the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley Click here to view additional profiles... Teen Births by Texas Economic Regions Adolescent Health Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - San Antonio Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - National

Health Insurance Coverage The current level of health insurance coverage of Hispanics is devastatingly low. Equality in health care access is the first step to improving and maintaining good health. Texas Landscape: Access to Health Insurance 2009  Texas Landscape: Government Health Insurance 2009 Insured and Uninsured Risk Profile   Medicaid And SCHIP Safety Net

Latino Issues in U.S. Southwest - California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas Latinos in the southwest comprise 65% of all Hispanics in the United States. The southwest encompasses the U.S./Mexico Border which has social, economic, cultural and health influences throughout the United States. U.S/Mexico Border: Access to Healthcare 2008 U.S/Mexico Border: Demographic Profile 2008 U.S/Mexico Border: Health Professions Shortage 2008 Click here to view additional profiles... U.S/Mexico Border: Education 2008 U.S/Mexico Border: Impact and Issues 2008 U.S/Mexico Border: Demographic, Social-Economic & Health Issues Forum U.S/Mexico Border: Health Care Access Resources Forum Nursing Impact and Issues 2007

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