Compared to white americans, mexican americans and puerto ricans have

Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans have less instances of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other major health conditions, than their White America counterparts. This is due to the fact they have a diet that is low in sugar and fat and bad cholesterol. Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans also have less inclinations towards smoking and drug use, due to being raised Catholic, which frowns on the use of drugs, and tobacco products.