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

According to the most recent data, nearly one in five (19.6%) Latinos experience food insecurity, or the inability to ensure an affordable and nutritious diet.

The  Community Health Workers Act of 2007  (CHWA) (S. 586, H.R. 1968), introduced by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Representative Hilda Solis (D-CA), addresses the work of community health workers, also known by many ...

Latino children represent nearly one out of five children (19.7%) in the U.S.