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  • 1Profesor Asistente y Científico Investigador, División de Geriatría, División de Ciencias de Rehabilitación, Universidad de Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA. careyeso@utmb.edu.

Colombia Medica (Cali, Colombia)
|September 6, 2014
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Family and neighborhood support positively impact the health of Mexican American older adults, contributing to lower mortality rates despite socioeconomic challenges. However, stress from economic issues or dependency can negatively affect their well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The epidemiologic paradox describes lower mortality in Hispanic older adults compared to white older adults, despite socioeconomic disadvantages.
  • Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly (Hispanic EPESE) data is utilized to examine health determinants in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of family and neighborhood environments on the health outcomes of Mexican American older adults.
  • To explore factors contributing to the epidemiologic paradox within this demographic group.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the Hispanic EPESE study.
  • Examination of the correlation between neighborhood characteristics (e.g., percentage of Mexican Americans) and health indicators.
Keywords:
FamilyHispanic EPESENeighborhoodOlder Mexican AmericansStressSupport

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  • Assessment of the role of family support in mitigating institutionalization and morbidity risks.

    • Main Results:

    • Living in neighborhoods with a high concentration of Mexican Americans is associated with lower mortality rates.
    • Strong family support is linked to decreased risks of institutionalization and morbidity.
    • Stressors such as economic problems and perceived family dependency can negatively impact health outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Family and neighborhood social contexts are crucial protective factors for the health of Mexican American older adults.
    • While social integration offers benefits, socioeconomic stressors can pose significant health risks.
    • Further research is needed to understand the complex interplay of social support and stress on the health of aging Hispanic populations.