Latinos and the impact globalization will have on the "hispanic paradox"

Latinos will constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States and based on demographic projection, related health care spending is estimated to be in the millions. As a phenomenon of Hispanic paradox, Latinos immigrating to United States are having better health outcomes and longevity, than their white and African-American counterparts. The vital health indicators include infant mortality, death rate, maternal mortality and the quality of life index. The phenomenological linkages to internalized culture, family and religious beliefs are plausible explanations. However, are Latinos at risk of acculturization? In the 21st century, globalization in the form of American economic conglomerate has begun to influence Latino nations, threatening to undermine the cultural practices insulating the people from disease burden. Fast food and fast paced market driven lifestyles invading Latino and Hispanic countries threaten to dislodge the cultural support system augmenting “Hispanic paradox.” The threat of heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's and other chronic and degenerative diseases will wreck havoc on the society if remained unchallenged through aggressive education. The purpose of this project is to present clear vision for renewed policy, utilizing experiences of health professionals identifying evidenced –based public health interventions disseminating relevant health education through mass media to the Mexican public. Epidemiologists and other health educators must collaborate with political administrators to provide public essential health services enabling the Latino public to maintain their healthy lifestyle without exposure to needless risk factors.