Mexican and Central American Immigrants in the United States: Health Care Access focuses on the population of Mexican ancestry in the United States and in California, with an emphasis on immigrants. Beginning with the numbers, trends, and sociodemographic characteristics of this population, it goes on to depict their geographic dispersion across the U.S., the economic and social importance of remittances sent back to Mexico, their social conditions, and their medical insurance coverage. It also includes a brief description of the Central American immigrant population and their situation regarding access to health services. It concludes with some final remarks about the main characteristics of Mexican and Central America immigrants, to be considered in any new strategies designed to increase their access to health insurance.

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Binational Health Week

This year, the Ninth BHW will take place October 3-15, 2009 in 40 states in the U.S. and 3 provinces in Canada, with the participation of the consular networks of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Additionally, during BHW five national campaigns will be implemented to promote awareness among the underserved Latino community on H1N1 Influenza, Prevention of Addictions, Nutrition, Prevention of Strokes, and Living Green.
More information about BHW events

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