Mexican paradox
Mexican Paradox
The Mexican Paradox (pronunciation: /ˈmɛksɪkən pəˈrædɒks/) is a term used in epidemiology and public health to describe the phenomenon where, despite having a higher prevalence of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes, Mexican and Mexican-American populations have lower mortality rates from these diseases compared to non-Hispanic white populations.
Etymology
The term "Mexican Paradox" is derived from the country of origin, Mexico, and the term "paradox", which refers to a situation that contradicts intuitive expectations. It was first used in the late 20th century by researchers studying health disparities among different ethnic and racial groups in the United States.
Related Terms
- Epidemiological paradox: A similar phenomenon observed in other ethnic and racial groups, where despite higher risk factors, certain diseases' mortality rates are lower than expected.
- Hispanic paradox: A term used to describe the epidemiological phenomenon where Hispanic and Latino populations in the United States have health outcomes that are significantly better than expected, given their socioeconomic status and access to health care.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mexican paradox
- Wikipedia's article - Mexican paradox
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