Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-147) and index.
Cover -- Title Page -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Acronyms Used in the Text -- Overview of Health-Care Issues: "I'm Healthy But . . ." -- 1. An Introduction to the Mexican-Origin Population: "It Was Just an Ideal Location" -- 2. The Health Status of Mexican Americans: "It's about Having a Healthy Body" -- 3. Understanding Substance Abuse and AIDS: "One Starts with Marijuana" -- 4. Health-Care Access: "Treated Like Second-Class Citizens" -- 5. Cultural Competency in Health-Care Services: "My Doctor Doesn't Care" -- 6. Future Trends in Mexican American Health: "This Is about Healing, about People Getting Better Prevention" -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index