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Mexican American Health: Historical, Social, and Cultural Perspectives helps readers better understand the multifaceted aspects that influence health disparities and inequities confronted by Mexican Americans today. It departs from traditional medical models, introducing readers to a broader, in-depth analysis that considers historical, geopolitical, sociocultural, and economic dimensions of health. The book delves into theories and models pertinent to Mexican American health, including the examination of social determinants of health, cultural determinants, and theories of health inequalities applicable to Mexican Americans such as the Internal Colonial Model and Critical Race Theory. It also offers an analysis of ""upstream"" factors that underlie these inequalities, including epigenetics and social epigenetics, which play a role in the intergenerational transmission of health and disease. Mexican American Health is well-suited for courses in public health, social work, sociology, and ethnic studies, particularly those addressing health disparities, minority health, and Latinx health. It equips readers with the information they need to better understand and assist in dismantling health inequities faced by Mexican Americans.

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"""Latinos are not only the largest ethnic minority group in the U.S., but are also very heterogeneous in origin, needs, and the barriers to health and behavioral health care they face. While the title of this book focuses on people of Mexican heritage (the largest subgroup), Dr. Estrada presents data in the context of other Latinos and non-Latinos. This textbook would make a valuable addition not only to Latino studies but also to epidemiology, and it could help our next generation of researchers and policymakers to better understand the social determinants of health and how to reduce health disparities."" Michael Dennis, Lighthouse Institute Director and Senior Research Psychologist at Chestnut Health Systems"

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Antonio L. Estrada is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona. He received his master's and doctorate degrees in public health from the UCLA School of Public Health. His primary interests are in Latinx health, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention within this population.

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