(2002) Many people who immigrate to the United States settle in close-knit communities with other immigrants who share their culture, language, and traditions. In these ethnic enclaves, many new immigrants do not speak English very well, a factor that often isolates them from institutions and opportunities outside of their communities.
(2010) Over the past 20 years, the number of Latino children under age 18 living in the United States has doubled, making them one of the fastest-growing segments of the national population.
The Census counts every person who usually lives in the United States. They don’t have to be a U.S. citizen, but they do have to call this country their primary home.
(2010) Latinos are increasingly shaping the demographic makeup of the United States.
(2002) Providers of reproductive health information and services are critical parts of the complex equation that determines quality of care. They are responsible for giving clients the information to make an informed decision about contraceptive use and for ensuring that clients receive needed and competent medical attention.
(2008) The demographic divide—the inequality in the population and health profiles of rich and poor countries—is widening.