Check out these health news tidbits relating to Latinos:

Obesity prevention starts early — really, really early
Harvard University researchers writing in the March issue of the journal Pediatrics say such factors as the mother’s pre-pregnancy weight, weight gain during pregnancy and how the infant is fed are emerging as significant determinants of future risk of being overweight or obese. Moreover, when this time period becomes the focus, it becomes clear how and why minority and poor children are at much higher risk for becoming overweight or obese. Cultural traditions, such as how a baby is fed, and factors related to early child care may contribute to the problem.
L.A. Times

Latino child vaccine safety concerns persist
While the vast majority of parents believe vaccines protect their children from life-threatening illnesses, many continue to have concerns about the safety of childhood vaccines, according to a new national survey. More than half of the 1,552 parents surveyed said they have serious worries about adverse affects and overall vaccine safety, according to the findings in Pediatrics. The survey revealed a few interesting demographic tidbits: Latino parents were more likely than whites or blacks to believe that vaccines cause autism.
Baltimore Sun