Cancer is the leading
cause of death in
Hispanics in the US2
Why get TESTED?
Lab testing and diagnosis for early detection and treatment make a big difference in the ability to successfully manage your health and wellness. Your family history, lifestyle, and chronic conditions are several reasons to get tested.
Statistics reveal that Hispanics are exposed to higher risks for certain diseases as result of conditions where they live, work, and play. With more than 10 million Hispanics living in the state of Texas1, the overall health of our community is at risk.
Cancer
Cancer accounts
for more than
1 in 5 deaths in Hispanics
in the US2
Hispanics are less
likely to be diagnosed
with cancer at an
early stage.2
Cardiovascular Disease
Hispanics have a higher chance of developing risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease, including:3
Diabetes
Texas has a higher rate of
diabetes than the general
US population.4
More than 2.5 million adult Texans
have been diagnosed with diabetes.4
Hispanics in Texas have a higher risk of developing diabetes than the general population in the state.4
COVID-19
Adults with cancer, heart condition, obesity and type 2 diabetes are at
an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.5
High blood pressure and obesity are both risk factors that can lead
to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
1 in 4 Hispanics in Texas have
high blood pressure.6
Hispanics in the U.S. are 1.2
times more likely to be obese
than non-Hispanic whites.7
Know Your Numbers
Many of these heath conditions can go undetected, Knowing more about your health starts with testing. Schedule your test today and take control of your health. Good health, Es Tu Poder.
High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, kidney disease, and other conditions.
High colesterol may put you at risk for heart disease or stroke.
Consistently high blood glucose/sugar is typically seen in individuals at increased risk for diabetes and those with diabetes.
ABMI of 25 or above is linked to an increased risk for health conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
If your number fall below the heathy ranges listed above you may also be at risk for certain health conditions.
Contact your doctor if you do not fall within the healthy ranges.
- Pew Research Center, Demographic profile of Hispanics in Texas, 2014
- American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts and Figures for Hispanic/Latinos 2018-2020
- Texas Department of State Health Services, Heart Disease and Stroke Program, Updated October 2020
- Texas Demographic Center, Diabetes in Texas, Published December 2018
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, People with Certain Medical Conditions, 2020
- Texas Demographic Center, Diabetes in Texas, Published December 2018
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Obesity and Hispanic Americans, Updated March 2020
- American Heart Association, Understanding Blood Pressure Readings, Updated 2021
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Getting Your Cholesterol Checked, Updated September 2020
- American Diabetes Association, Understanding A1C, Updated 2021
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Defining Adult Overweight & Obesity, Updated March 2021
To learn more about your critical health ranges download the Know Your Numbers PDF.
Quest makes lab testing easy and convenient. Read more about how simple it is to take control of your health.
COVID-19 has greatly impacted the Hispanic community. Learn about your testing options and how you can keep yourself and your family safe.
Join the Es Tu Poder movement for better health. View the video and learn more about the movement happening across Texas.
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