ABSTRACT
This chapter describes patterns of health and mortality among Latino men and the cultural, social, and historical factors that lead to health disparities. It explores the Latinx when referring to the larger community of all gender expressions, Latino when referring to males or male-identifying community members, and refers to female and female-identifying community members. The chapter examines some of the most prominent health disparities experienced by Latino men in the United States. It discusses the health issues that include HIV; sexually transmitted infections; diabetes; hypertension; and prostate, colon, and liver cancer. The chapter explains prevention efforts being used to address these disparities in addition to the barriers and challenges associated with prevention efforts. It provides an overview of the leading causes of death among Latino men and the factors that contribute to their health disparities. The chapter illustrates the importance of historical context, immigration, masculinity, and other social factors leading to health disparities.
