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Can you respond back to a student who said this According to the National Library of Medicine, in 58 studies involving 4,615,747 participants, research indicates that Hispanic populations demonstrated a 17.5% lower risk of mortality compared to other racial groups. This mortality advantage was more pronounced in older populations and varied based on preexisting health conditions. The Hispanic health paradox or immigrant health advantage is attributed to factors such as selective migration, where healthier individuals migrate, and the social support gained from living in communities with other Hispanic immigrants. The paradox highlights the complex interplay of factors influencing health outcomes among Hispanic populations in the United States, such as community, strong family ties, and diet/lifestyle factors. This phenomenon is of interest because understanding the factors that cause this paradox in the first place can help provide better insight into public health strategies and highlight the importance of considering cultural and social factors in health research and interventions.