Health and Mortality (continued) Population Overview HISPANIC/ LATINOS

Introduction

Orange County at a Glance

Further research suggests that the Hispanic Paradox is explained by the Healthy Migrant Hypothesis and Salmon Bias Hypothesis.

The Healthy Migrant Hypothesis describes the pattern of migration into the United States of individuals and families seeking a better life for themselves. These migrants tend to be in better health than those who remain in their country of origin.

California Deaths by Age Group

Ratio of the age-specific Asian, Black, and Hispanic/Latinos rates to White rates. A ratio of 1.0 means the rates are the same.

Population Overview

COVID-19

Health and Mortality

Social Determinants of Health

On the other hand, the Salmon Bias Hypothesis explains that the health advantage of Hispanic/Latinos is because those who are less healthy return to their country of origin. Usually, they return home to be with family or seek more affordable healthcare.

Economics and Education

On July 21, 2021, the CDC released the report, Provisional Life Expectancy Estimates for 2020, which recorded a decline in overall life expectancy of 1.5 years from 2019 to 2020, the lowest level since 2003.

Built Environment and Social Context

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The decline in life expectancy between 2019 and 2020 can primarily be attributed to deaths from the pandemic, as COVID-19 deaths contributed to nearly three-fourths or 74% of the decline.