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Contents ix

Case Study 178
Key Terms 179

CHAPTER TEN: STRATEGIES, PRACTICES, AND MODELS
FOR DELIVERING CULTURALLY COMPETENT HEALTH
EDUCATION PROGRAMS 183
Miguel A. Pérez
Learning Objectives 183
Introduction 184
Health Indicators 184
Cultural Diversity and Health Education 187
Cultural Diversity and Health Education Professional Programs 189
CLAS Standards 189
Four Areas of Cultural Competence 192
Recommendations for Working with Diverse Groups 192
Conclusion 196
Points to Remember 196
Case Study 196
Key Terms 197

CHAPTER ELEVEN: AGING AND HEALTH EDUCATION:
PARTNERS FOR LEARNING 201
Carolina Aguilera, William H. Dailey Jr., and Miguel A. Pérez
Learning Objectives 201
Introduction 202
Demographic Characteristics of Older Americans 202
Issues Facing the Older Adult Population 204
Health Literacy Among Older Adults 205
Cultural Competence with Older Adults 206
Healthy Aging and Health Education 208
Conclusion 209
Points to Remember 209
Case Study 210
Key Terms 210

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