• #1 written by cliffd55
    November 4, 2009 - 9:57 am

    Hello. Checking to see how the comments work.

  • #2 written by Benjamin Ortiz MD
    November 5, 2009 - 10:37 am

    I am a pediatrician in New York City (Harlem and Washington Heights). I appreciate the video, and hope that it will be disseminated via shortened PSAs to other markets where Latino populations predominate (NYC, Chicago, Miami, Houston, LA, etc.). 1-2 minute “commercials” (radio, TV, etc.) from this video can help spread the message further via Latino media outlets. Good luck. I’ll use this in my clinic. Will it be translated to Spanish?

  • #3 written by admin
    November 5, 2009 - 12:09 pm

    We’re glad you enjoyed the video and will be able to use it. We are fielding a lot of requests for Spanish translation, and we’re looking into that. Thanks again Dr. Ortiz!

  • #4 written by abgonzalez
    November 23, 2009 - 2:09 pm

    I’m glad someone already suggested a Spanish version of this video. That was my first response after watching it, I sent an email to request it in Spanish. Many Latino parents are not aware of the high rates of obesity among our children. This would be a great tool to use at parent workshops in the schools.

  • #5 written by Un Buen Doctor
    December 9, 2009 - 9:03 am

    Very interesting video, thanks for this information. We need protected latin kids.

  • #6 written by Patricia
    December 31, 2009 - 12:07 pm

    I really like this video it is very informative and I would like to receive more information about El buen samaritano activities, if there is one in San Antonio Texas and if there is one then how can I volunteer. Thank you

  • #7 written by Loreen Potvin
    January 21, 2010 - 2:51 pm

    Education is so important; having students involved in teaching their peers that smoke-free is a better way to live can make a large impact on a community’s health.

  • #8 written by Loreen Potvin
    February 8, 2010 - 12:16 pm

    When I look for a good weight-loss plan, I wonder which tax will help me more. Doesn’t everybody? Please.

  • #9 written by Bubbles
    February 8, 2010 - 3:40 pm

    These groups do not represent Latinos. Did anybody vote for them? NO. They’re just tools of corporate America. It seems that anybody these days can open an office and pretend to speak for Latinos.

    Obesity and diabetes are rampant in the Latino community and a tax on soda, a beverage that has no nutritional value, might have forced some people to give up the soda habit.

    Maybe if they proposed a tax on high fructose corn syrup they would have a better chance of passing it. It would be much more difficult for the food industry to defend such a harmful ingredient.

  • #10 written by Bubbles
    February 26, 2010 - 9:02 pm

    This is an excellent video. It needs to be seen by more people!

  • #11 written by Jason
    March 7, 2010 - 1:14 pm

    Thanks a lot for this informative post!

  • #12 written by REdge1
    April 13, 2010 - 9:59 pm

    Do you know of any current community projects in Dallas, TX related to addressing childhood obesity and overweight?

  • #13 written by Aida
    June 7, 2010 - 10:59 am

    To approach Latin culture, it´s important to understand it first. When sick, Latinos seak first for home remedies, or ask among their relatives or friends what medicine has help them feel better. If we want for Latinos to seek for professional healthcare we need to provide understanding of their culture, and most important their language. It necesary to have bilingual personnal at the clinics, so that they can provide a sense of cultural understanding. Also I recommend to have all documentation in their own language so that they can understand and feel taken into consideration.

  • #14 written by Michael Barker
    July 13, 2010 - 11:49 pm

    This will show you why the disparities are so bad. A good deal of Hispanic diabetics are a special type. They are Ketosis Prone Type 2 diabetics. You’ve never heard of it because it is the diabetes of people of color. There are at least 500,000 Hispanic Americans with this and as many African Americans. Why don’t you know this? Because, in large part, the people of color are far too dependent upon a majority population for health information.

    A good deal of the problems amongst minorities are metabolic. These are largely issues of diet. You know the FDA food pyramid and I’m sure you pass out its advice but is this information biased towards a majority. Have you actually checked to see if it is good for Hispanics?

    Some of this can be tested through blood sugars. I outline this on my blog. http://americanminoritydiabetes.blogspot.com/
    I strongly suggest you take a look.

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    August 11, 2010 - 12:08 pm

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  • #17 written by Jennifer
    August 24, 2010 - 5:19 pm

    Great video! Is this available in Spanish?

  • #18 written by Q at NPLAN
    August 25, 2010 - 11:16 am

    Thanks for sharing these great resources!

  • #19 written by CarmenB
    August 25, 2010 - 12:28 pm

    We are losing the war against overweight, as every ten years we have an increase in number of obesity all over the planet. Information is king in the battle against obesity. Most people have no idea how bad pilling pounds can be. Great article.

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