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New Report Illuminates Latino Child Health Landscape in Harris County
In Texas, nearly half of the population under the age of 18 is Latino, yet significant health disparities persist within this community. Despite high labor force participation, 29% of Latino children live in poverty, according to 2019 data. This economic hardship, coupled with systemic barriers such as transportation issues, lack of insurance, stigmas, biases, and language barriers, significantly impacts their access to quality healthcare and education.
