The Socioeconomic, Educational, and Health Status of Chicanos in Arizona and throughout the United States.

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College Attendance; Educational Attainment; Elementary Secondary Education; Health; Higher Education; Hispanic Americans; Mexican Americans; Population Growth; Professional Occupations; Socioeconomic Status; Spanish Speaking

In the nation and in Arizona, the Hispanic population is growing more rapidly than any other ethnic group. Similarly, the number and proportion of Hispanic children and youth are increasing, as are Hispanic students classified as limited English proficient. This paper presents an overview of information on the socioeconomic, educational, and health status of U.S. and Arizona Hispanics. Sections cover the following: (1) Spanish-speaking population, including Spanish-speaking students in schools and colleges; (2) income and occupational status, including child poverty, underrepresentation of Hispanics in professions and paraprofessions, and shortage of bilingual teachers; (3) educational attainment, dropout rates, college enrollment, and adult literacy; (4) college enrollment test scores; (5) college completion and graduate degrees; (6) crime and substance abuse; (7) health status, including prenatal care, obesity, and access to health care; and (8) recommendations for research related to health and health care. This report contains 28 references and 8 bar graphs illustrating Hispanic representation in professions and paraprofessions. (SV)

1995

ED380261