Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy use by older Mexican-American women

Article Abstract:

This study examines the prevalence of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use among aged Mexican-American women. Findings suggest that the proportion of HRT use is lower than that reported by aged non-Hispanic white women, and the relationship between access to the US health care system and HRT use is discussed.

Statistical Data Included, Usage, Drug therapy, Hormone therapy, Postmenopausal women, Geriatrics, Mexican American women

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Self-reported heart attack in Mexican-American elders: examination of incidence, prevalence, and 7-year mortality

Article Abstract:

The prevalence, incidence, and mortality of self-reported heart attack in older Mexican-Americans are examined. This heart attack is associated with being older and male and having diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, and instrumental daily living activities disabilities.

Science & research, Mortality, Causes of, Heart attack, Mexican Americans

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Near vision impairment predicts cognitive decline: data from the Hispanic established populations for epidemiologic studies of the elderly

Article Abstract:

A study showing that Mexican and Hispanic Americans with near vision problems tend to have cognitive troubles, as they grow older is presented.

Hispanic Americans, Vision disorders, Cognition disorders, Cognitive disorders

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