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Harmful Narratives and Policies Affecting Latino Health and Economy

False narratives portraying U.S. Latinos as outsiders or burdens are shaping harmful attitudes and policies, leading to preventable Latino deaths and endangering the nation's overall health and economy. This issue stems from inaccurate representations of Latinos' contributions and roles in the nation. The misinformation fuels detrimental policies and attitudes, ultimately affecting not just the Latino community but the broader national health and economy.

Social Sciences, Psychology, Health Psychology