Latinos in the U.S. and Northeast Florida: A Demographic Overview
Feb 25, 2005 _ UNF Hispanic Health Issues Seminar
This is part 1 of an 8 part series of seminars on Hispanic Health Issues brought to you by the University of North Florida’s Dept. of Public Health, College of Health, a grant from AETNA, and the cooperation of Duval County Health Department.
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Aetna Presentation Latino Demographics
1. Latinos in the U.S. and Northeast Florida: A Demographic Overview Dr. Judith C. Rodriguez, RD, University of North Florida Mr. Daniel Santibanez, MPH Candidate, University of North Florida Feb. 25, 2005 This is part 1 of an 8 part series of seminars on Hispanic Health Issues brought to you by the University of North Florida’s Dept. of Public Health, College of Health, a grant from AETNA, and the cooperation of Duval County Health Department. For more information or register for the seminars, please call 620-1289.
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3. U.S. Demographics Source: American Community Survey Profile 2002. U.S Census Bureau
4. U.S. Demographics of Hispanics Total US Population Puerto Rican 9% Cuban 4% Central & South American 14% Other Latino/ Hispanic 7% 13.8% (2003) Mexican 66.9% US Census Bureau 2003
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6. U.S. Demographics - Indicators US Hisp Median age 38.7 35.4 all % below poverty 12.1 21.8 <18 % below poverty 16.3 28.2
9. Age Distribution by Sex and Hispanic Origin: 2002 Male Female Female Male Hispanic Non-Hispanic White U.S. Hispanic Population: 2002 Current Population Survey, March 2002, PGP-5 US Census Bureau Note: Each bar represents the percent of the Hispanic (non-Hispanic White) population who were within the specified age group and of the specified sex.
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13. Discussion Language barriers are an issue when working with the Hispanic population. Is enough being done to provide bilingual or translation services by the city and health departments? How big of an issue is this in your work? Considering all viewpoints, what do you feel are steps that should be taken?
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19. Discussion Are employers attempting to adjust to the growing numbers of Hispanics in the area? What are some examples of diversity outreach in your fields? Do you feel the pace is consistent with the growth in the area? What are the obstacles? Solutions?
20. Latino Population in Florida Puerto Rican 18.0 % Cuban 31 % Other Latino/ Hispanic 37 % Mexican 14% US Census Bureau Current Population Survey, March 2002 Total Florida 18.7% (2003)
23. Florida Est. for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW) MSF Enumeration Profile Study, Larson Assistant Services, 2000 and Health Planning Council of N.E. Fla., Health Plan 2003-2006 286,725 Florida 4,242 Volusia 1,051 St. John’s 52 Nassau 954 Flagler 1,372 Duval 24 Clay 31 Baker MSFW and Household Members Area
33. Discussion Hispanics in Duval County currently make up 5% of the population. How do you think this affects community workers and leaders’ attitudes toward Hispanics and towards ensuring they are provided with resources (i.e., language support, etc.)?