Dr. Garcia is part of team that published “Cognitive difficulties among middle-aged and older Latino adults: within-group variation across U.S. states” in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. This study examined state-level variation in cognitive difficulties among Latinos aged 45 and older in the United States using American Community Survey data (2008–2019). Results showed substantial differences across states and Latino subgroups. U.S.-born Latinos reported higher levels of cognitive difficulties than foreign-born individuals. Higher prevalence was observed among certain heritage groups, including Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, and Cubans. The findings suggest that nativity, heritage, and state-level context interact to shape cognitive risk patterns. 

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