Women experience many unique health issues such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. Some health issues that affect both men and women pose unique challenges for women, such as urinary tract infections (UTI) and some mental health conditions. Some women can experience serious long-term health problems from both pregnancy and childbirth. Strategies to make sure women get high-quality health care before, during, and after pregnancy can help lower the risk of pregnancy-related health problems and deaths.
Women are also at risk for diseases like breast and cervical cancer. Screening for these diseases and health issues that disproportionately affect women is key to identifying problems and making sure women get the treatment they need.
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- In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Hispanic/Latino women was 24% below the national maternal mortality rate.
- In 2023, the Hispanic/Latino birth rate was 36% higher than the U.S. population overall, and the fertility rate was 19% higher than the U.S. population overall.
Additional Resources
MedlinePlus
- Women's Health (in Spanish)
- Pregnancy (in Spanish)
- Infertility (in Spanish)
HHS Office on Women’s Health
- Prenatal Care and Tests (in Spanish)
- Pregnancy Complications (in Spanish)
- Reproductive Health Fact Sheets (in Spanish)
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Maternal Mortality
| Maternal mortality, rate per 100,000 live births, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | Total Population | Ratio (Hispanic / Total) |
| 16.9 | 22.3 | 0.76 |
Fertility
| Birth rate per 1,000 population, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | Total Population | Ratio (Hispanic / Total) |
| 14.5 | 10.7 | 1.36 |
| Fertility rate per 1,000 females ages 15-44, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | Total Population | Ratio (Hispanic / Total) |
| 64.7 | 54.5 | 1.19 |
Related Data
Cancer
Hispanic/Latino women have higher rates of cervical and uterine cancer than U.S. women overall.
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Cerebrovascular Diseases (Stroke)
Hispanic/Latino women are less likely to die from cerebrovascular diseases than U.S. women overall.
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Diabetes
Hispanic/Latino women are more likely to die from diabetes than U.S. women overall.
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Heart Disease
Hispanic/Latino women are less likely to die from major cardiovascular disease than U.S. women overall.
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HIV/AIDS
Hispanic/Latino women have higher rates of HIV/AIDS than U.S. women overall.
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Hypertension
Hispanic/Latino women are less likely to die from high blood pressure and related kidney disease than U.S. women overall.
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Immunizations
Hispanic/Latino girls have higher HPV vaccination rates than Hispanic/Latino boys.
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Infant Mortality
Hispanic/Latino mothers are more likely to received late or no prenatal care compared U.S. mothers overall.
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Kidney Disease
Hispanic/Latino women are less likely to die from kidney disease than U.S. women overall.
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Liver Disease
Hispanic/Latino women are more likely to die from liver disease than U.S. women overall.
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Mental Health
Hispanic/Latino girls are more likely to attempt suicide than Hispanic/Latino boys.
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Nutrition
Hispanic/Latino girls report eating vegetables less often than U.S. girls overall.
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Obesity
Hispanic/Latino women are more likely to be obese than U.S. women overall.
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Physical Activity
Hispanic/Latino girls are less likely to be physically active than Hispanic/Latino boys.
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Smoking, Vaping, and Tobacco Use
Hispanic/Latino girls are more likely to use tobacco products than Hispanic/Latino boys.
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Substance Use
Hispanic/Latino women have lower rates of drug overdose deaths than U.S. women overall.
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Viral Hepatitis
Hispanic/Latino women are more likely to die from viral hepatitis than U.S. women overall.
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Date Last Reviewed: March 2026