The Potential of Federal Legislation to Reduce Latino Children’s Health Disparities

Author:	Jennifer Ng'andu
Contact:	Jennifer Ng'andu
Date:	Jan 22, 2008
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Topic:	Health and Family Support
Policies:	Access to Health Insurance, Immigrant Health and Family Support Issues, Latino Children’s Health

Summary

In 2007, there were many opportunities for federal legislators to extend support to states which would have given them greater ability to address growing health disparities in the Latino community. This presentation notes the key policies that would have enhanced health care access for Latinos, particularly children who were the focus of the 2007 national debates.