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In the United States, little is known about Latino men’s health, even though Latino males make up more than 20 percent of all males, eighteen to thirty-four years of age. This session will address the unique health issues facing Latino men. Latino men also are statistically a young population and the most infrequent users of health care providers. The panelists will conduct a thoughtful inquiry into the dietary behaviors, experiences of prostate cancer, use of mental health services, and the development of positive social identity that contribute to the health and well-being of Latino males with the goal of understanding and responding to the health requirements of all Latino men. The focus of the impact of these health issues on Latino males is timely and will fill an important gap in our knowledge of this population using a social and structural lens.

Session Objectives: By the end of this panel, the participants will be able to: 1) Identify factors influencing the dietary behaviors of Latino males in different acculturation groups, 2) Discuss the processes which impact how Latino males communicate about diagnosis and treatments of prostate cancer, 3) Recognize the barriers to accessing mental health services for Latino men, and 4) Discuss prevention strategies of intimate violence in the Latino migrant and recent immigrant community.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)