Conclusion: New directions for research, policy, and programs addressing the health of Latino males Book Chapter

Vega, W, Borrell, LN, Aguirre-Molina, M. (2010). Conclusion: New directions for research, policy, and programs addressing the health of Latino males . 261-267.

cited authors

  • Vega, W; Borrell, LN; Aguirre-Molina, M

authors

abstract

  • The chapters in this volume comprise a unique collection of studies about issues affecting the health of Latino males. To our knowledge, this is the first time this information has been presented in one volume. It should be borne in mind that interpreting the effects of structural factors on health is a synthetic process. Disease is usually produced by multiple personal and nonpersonal factors; therefore, structural data are inadequate to inform us about causes and outcomes, as these are attributable to individual pathologies. Thus, our task requires assembling a mosaic of available data and imposing social-ecological explanations about predisposing factors using a combination of pragmatism and historical experience as a guide. This closing chapter is intended to offer a brief synopsis of the editors interpretations of the information contained in the foregoing chapters using assumptions based in cultural research and population health principles. We hope readers will find this chapter useful as a departure point for generating ideas about research and policy implications, and for stimulating substantive discussions. © 2010 by Rutgers University Press. All rights reserved.

publication date

  • December 1, 2010

International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 13

start page

  • 261

end page

  • 267