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Concern for this group is crucial, given its health disparities and the association of IDU with disease transmission. Method: Aging, male Mexican American IDUs ( N = 227) were recruited through intensive outreach. Participants self-reported health status, medical and substance use history, and completed behavioral and psychometric health scales. Results are compared to Hispanic national samples. Results: Participants had significantly poorer self-rated health and negative health conditions. Selected medical conditions not associated with the heroin-use lifestyle (i.e., hypertension, diabetes, arthritis) were lower relative to the comparison samples. Discussion: This population has a complex profile of health consequences linked to a heroin-using lifestyle. 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