No, Latinos don't actually have less heart disease – a new large study refutes the longstanding 'Latino paradox'
- Written by Olveen Carrasquillo, Professor of Medicine and Public Health Sciences, University of Miami
For at least three decades, studies have shown that Latinos have better heart health than other people, but new research calls that into question. The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
Latinos may have higher rates of heart disease than previously thought,...