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More Latinos are being born in Indiana

Paola Marizan
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WNIN

The number of Latinos coming from other countries decreased, according to a recent study by the Latino Collaboration Table.

The increase in numbers of new generation Latinos in the area reflects a shift in population.

Abraham Brown, a leader in the Latino community, says many are surprised that more Latinos are being born in Indiana than Latinos coming from other countries. 

In the last five years, the Indiana Latino population has doubled, according to the United States Census

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Members of the Latino Collaboration Table meet with organizations to provide services for the Latino community.

The Latino Collaboration Table local initiative offers Latinos in the region English language classes at the Latino and Americano Center to increase community engagement and services availability.

In Indiana, forty percent of Latinos are uninsured, an issue recently explored by the latest Indiana Latino Institute research.

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Members of the Latino Collaboration Table meet with organizations to provide services for the Latino community.

Cancer, Heart disease, and suicide were among the top leading causes of death among the Latino community.

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