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Speak up for Latino health

The Latino community in Santa Clara County is characterized by its rich diversity. It represents many countries, racial identities, and cultural influences. They are resilient in the face of hardship and rely on the support of family and a strong community to live healthier together.

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Photo: The Orozco family from San Jose.

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Latinos face significant health inequities

The Latino community is one of the largest racial and ethnic groups in Santa Clara County, making up 25 percent of the County’s population. Although Latinos countywide provide support and care for family members and the community at large, they continue to face higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and COVID deaths than others. Public Health is working to change this.

The first step was collaborating with the Latino community on a comprehensive Latino Health Assessment, which will be published in spring 2025. In the meantime, you can get a wealth of information about the health and well-being of the Latino community in our Latino Health Brief.  

Read the Latino Health Brief

 

About the Latino community

25%
Population
Latino residents make up 25% of the Santa Clara County population
30.5
Age
The median age of the Latino population in 2020 was 30.7 years, compared to 37.5 years for the county population overall
47%
Geography
47% of South County residents and 45% of East San José residents are Latino
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Frequently Asked Questions

The previous Latino Health Assessment was conducted in 2012 and a lot has changed since then. The purpose of this Latino Health Assessment is to improve routine health care and services. Its focus is on areas of concern that influence health, well-being, and quality of life of Latinos who work and live in Santa Clara County. 

The Latino Health Assessment will incorporate both quantitative data and the lived experience of community stakeholders to better understand what causes Latinos to have poorer health. Its goal is to remove barriers and connect people to resources and services in a way that meaningfully addresses these health disparities. 

Public Health has been working in partnership with the local community to learn more about the health of Latinos across the county. Through the leadership of County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and the entire County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, 2023 kicked off the process of creating an updated Latino Health Assessment for the area. The Latino Health Assessment provides the context required to address and understand the unique health challenges of Latinos who work and live in Santa Clara County. With the involvement from the public and community partners, Public Health will study trends and changes since the last Latino Health Assessment in 2012. Together, we are creating a plan for a healthier community.

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Other publications and reports
Latino Health fact sheet 2016​

Latino/Hispanic health status 2012: Health matters 

 

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