Fast Facts
If you are a Hispanic/Latino American...
- Diseases of the heart are your leading cause of death1
- Over half of you will develop diabetes2
- You are 50% more likely to die from diabetes than whites3
- Mobile health technologies (health apps) can help you manage diseases affecting your heart4
References
- https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/hispanic-health.htm
- https://www.cdc.gov/features/hispanichealth/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hispanic-health/index.html
- Self-Care for the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke