The Nature and Scope of Hispanic/Latino Gangs in North Carolina

Predictors of incidence and prevalence of green tobacco sickness among Latino farmworkers in North Carolina, USA.

STUDY OBJECTIVE The characteristics of some populations make epidemiological measurement extremely difficult. The objective of this study is to identify risk factors that explain variation among incidence densities and proportions of one occupational illness, green tobacco sickness, within one such special population, Latino migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the United States. DESIGN Prospe...

Community-based prevention and control of diabetes among North Carolina Latinos.

El Centro Hispano is a grassroots community-based organization dedicated to strengthening the Latino community and to improving the quality of life among Latino residents in central North Carolina. This article discusses El Centro Hispano's role in providing culturally and linguistically appropriate education, outreach, and referrals to prevent and control diabetes among Latinos.

A review of available data on the health of the Latino population in North Carolina.

OBJECTIVE To portray major health problems and conditions in the Latino population of North Carolina. STUDY DESIGN Presentation of descriptive information from North Carolina data sets on Latino health issues, with whites and African Americans as comparison groups. DATA SOURCES/STUDY SETTING Statewide data on the health of the Latino population are provided from the following data sets: Nor...

Perceptions Held by Community College Computer Instructors in North Carolina

Community college computer instructors provide a valuable service by preparing students for challenging careers. At the same time, they face many challenges to stay current in their field and to maintain industry certifications. Therefore, community college administrators need to determine what perceptions are held by computer instructors, address any negative perceptions, and determine if inst...

Title VI compliance plans and Latino health.