Epidemiology of Diabetes in Mexican Immigrants - 1960 Words

Epidemiology of Diabetes in Mexican Immigrants This paper will center on the vulnerable population of Mexican-American immigrants with chronic type II adult-onset diabetes and how this affects this growing population. The definition, description, steps, and method of epidemiology will facilitate the discussion. Routine data such as demographics, census, birth, death, and surveillance records, and research data such as medical and health records, will bring pertinent information to the study. The Epidemiological Triangle and which type of epidemiology study that was used will be explored. A description of the relationship of the disease levels of prevention will conclude the paper. Diabetes Type Two Adult According to Healthy†¦show more content†¦282). The host in this case would be the Mexican-American whose personal traits and behaviors lead to the development of obesity, the agent is physical inactivity and overeating and lack of exercise, and the environment would be their social and economic conditions that limit their exposure to proper health care facilities and knowledge of the disease process combined with social and cultural ramifications. The Type of Epidemiology The type of epidemiology used for this topic is descriptive because, as Stanhope (2012) stated, â€Å"Epidemiologists investigate the distribution or patterns of health events in populations in order to characterize health outcomes in terms of what, who, where, when, how, and why: What is the outcome? Who is affected? Where are they? When do events occur? This focus is called descriptive epidemiology, because it seeks to describe the occurrence of a disease in terms of person, place, and time† (p. 282). This type of epidemiology is used to determine the extent of diabetes and how the rapidly growing population of Mexican-Americans will impact the economy and the future of healthcare. The person includes the risk factors, education, occupation, ethnicity, diet and exercise. The place is where the population is, the density, economic development along with nutritional, and medical practices. Time is, since the event took place, age, and cycles or trends that might affect the dis ease process. Levels of PreventionShow MoreRelatedCulturally Adapted Acceptance And Commitment Therapy For Treating Depression Among Latino Adults9015 Words   |  37 Pagesrates of depressive disorder among Chinese Americans (Takeuchi et al., 1998). While some studies have found that Asian immigrants experience lower rates of depression than U.S.-born individuals (Sue, Sue, Sue, Takeuchi, 1995; Takeuchi et al., 1998; Takeuchi Uehara, 1996; Uba, 1994), contradicting studies report depression as a common psychological stressor among Asian immigrants in the U.S., with the primary contributor being new cultural adjustments (Xu Chi, 2013). In most Asian cultures,Read MoreHealth Care Analysis8147 Words   |  33 Pagesaccess to care based on immigrant status in Canada and the U.S.[49] Findings showed that in both countries, immigrants had worse access to care than non-immigrants. Specifically, immigrants living in Canada were less likely to have timely Pap tests compared with native-born Canadians; in addition, immigrants in the U.S. were less likely to have a regular medical doctor and an annual consultation with a health care provider compared with native-born Americans. In general, immigrants in Canada had better