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New Insight on How to Reduce Tobacco’s Impact Among Latinos, Others

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The Tobacco Research Network on Disparities (TReND) has announced the release of the special journal issue, Cigarette Smoking Interventions Among Diverse Populations.

This issue, published in the American Journal of Health Promotion, includes 15 papers that provide insight into how to effectively reduce tobacco’s impact on populations who are disproportionately affected by tobacco use, including African Americans and Latinos.

In the issue, researchers examine the use and efficacy of evidence-based interventions among diverse populations.

Latinos, Asians to be Majority of Children Sooner

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1 year ago
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From the Washington Post

From the Washington Post

A majority of the nation’s children will be minorities before the decade is out, a new Census analysis shows, the Washington Post reports.

Census data had incidctaed that most children will be minorities by 2023, but demographer William H. Frey said that landmark will be reached years earlier, as unexpectedly rapid growth among Hispanics and Asians is creating a demographic age gap already is visible in classrooms and playgrounds.

More from the news report:

Latinos already are the largest minority among schoolchildren nationwide. One in five students overall is Latino; among kindergarteners, it’s one in four. They lag behind other children in achievement, with half never finishing high school.

More needs to be done at an earlier age to help them bridge the gap, said Thelma Melndez de Santa Ana, assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education at the Education Department.

“America’s future is tied to the success of Latino students,” she said.

Read more here.

Latinos Have New Bilingual Web Site about Diabetes

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1 year ago
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Joslin Diabetes Center doctors expect half of Latinos born in the U.S. will get the disease (photo via The Americano)

Joslin Diabetes Center doctors expect half of Latinos born in the U.S. will get the disease (photo via The Americano)

One of the world’s best-known centers of diabetes research and treatment has revamped its Web site as part of its efforts to stem a rising tide of the metabolic disorder among Latinos, The Americano reports.

According to the news report:

According to a story published online by Suncoast News, in the Tampa Bay, Florida area, The Joslin Diabetes Center, an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School, wants to reach the Latino population in the United States, who are twice as likely to develop diabetes as Caucasians.

The website, published in both English and Spanish, wants Latinos to know the risk of a disorder by providing them with information that combines clinical care, patient education, community outreach, research and healthcare team education.

Doctors from the Joslin Diabetes Center expect that half the Latinos born in the United States in this century will get the disease.

Dr. Enrique Caballero, founder and director of the Latino Diabetes Initiative, is a Joslin clinical investigator, staff endocrinologist and associate medical director of professional education.

“Our redesigned website allows us to share important information with many people about our work and the general challenges and opportunities with this group,” Caballero said.

View the bilingual, bicultural Web site at www.joslin.org/latino.

Spanish-Speakers Can Get Free Cancer Info at 1-800-4-CANCER

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1 year ago
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Spanish-speakers are encouraged to call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service, 1-800-4-CANCER, to get free scientifically based information on cancer clinical trials, prevention, risk factors and more in their language.

In a new video, Aileen Ardizon, Director of Bilingual Services for the Cancer Information Service, explains how the number works and what type of servces are offered.

NCI cancer information is offered in English and Spanish online, too.

Foreign-Born Latinos Healthier, Live Longer Than U.S.-Born, New Jersey Study Says

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Foreign-born Latinos in New Jersey are healthier, have fewer vices and live longer than Hispanics born in the U.S., mirroring a national trend, according to a new report, Fox News Latino reports.

According to the news report:

The report, released by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, found that foreign-born residents of New Jersey are primarily healthier than native-born residents, and also have healthier lifestyles.

About 20 percent of New Jersey residents are foreign immigrants, and, of those 20 percent, approximately 36 percent are Hispanic, the report says.

The large proportion of foreign-born Latino residents were found to have lower mortality rates than U.S.-born Hispanics for most leading causes of death including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic respiratory disease and pneumonia.

“This pattern reflects both selective in-migration, since the foreign-born who now live in the U.S. are thought to be healthier on average than those who do not move here, and also potentially selective out-migration, as the foreign-born who develop health problems may return to their country of origin for care and support,” the report stated.

The study also found that foreign-born Latinos had more favorable health behaviors than U.S.-born Hispanics, including lower prevalence of obesity, smoking, binge drinking, and drug use.

Research: Bad Relationship Between Pharmaceutical Co’s and Hispanics

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1 year ago
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U.S. Pharmaceutical companies are having communication problems when it comes to Hispanic/Latino audiences, according to a national survey of physicians, portada-online.com reports.

The new study revealed that poor communication with Hispanic patients is adversely affecting the quality of care to this country’s largest minority group. The Jeffrey Group and KCI Partners announced the results of this study measuring the knowledge and perceptions of minority patients relating to healthcare issues.

Read more about the situation here.

Hispanics/Latinos the Fastest-Growing U.S. Racial Minority

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1 year ago
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U.S. racial minorities accounted for roughly 85 percent of the nation’s population growth over the last decade — one of the largest shares ever — with Hispanics accounting for much of the gain in many of the states picking up new House seats, the Associated Press reports.

Preliminary census estimates, based on survey data, also suggest the number of multiracial Americans jumped roughly 20 percent since 2000, to over 5 million.

Broken down by voting age, minorities accounted for roughly 70 percent of U.S. growth in the 18-and-older population since 2000, and Hispanics made up about 40 percent.

Hispanics also represented more than half the growth share of the population in Texas and California.

“The growth of the Hispanic community is one of the stories that will be written from the 2010 census,” Census director Robert Groves said Wednesday, previewing major demographic trends, including the movement of many minorities from city to suburb, according to the Associated Press. “We should see a big difference from 2000 to 2010.”

In all, non-Hispanic whites make up roughly 65% of the U.S. population, down from 69% in 2000.

Hispanics had a 16% share, compared with 13% a decade ago. Blacks represent about 12% and Asians roughly 5%. Multiracial Americans and other groups made up the remaining 2%.

California Latinos Continue to Battle Whooping Cough Outbreak

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1 year ago
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California is coping with the worst whooping cough outbreak in 60 years, KGO-TV in San Francisco reports.

Public health figures show that 10 babies have died in California this year from whooping cough, also known as pertussis. No more than three die in a typical year.

Nine of the 10 babies were Latino, though officials don’t have answers for the disparity.

The state also has had the most cases of whooping cough since 1950, with 6,200 cases recorded since January. Health officials are focused on vaccination. Watch a video on the outbreak here or below:

‘Day of the Dead’ Celebration Provides Inspiration for Healthy Eating

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1 year ago
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During Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Nov. 2, Latino families gather to remember relatives who have died and often honor their memory by preparing the relative’s favorite foods. This is an opportunity to celebrate and incorporate traditional, healthy Mexican eating patterns into American diets.

Studies show that, as U.S. Latinos become more “Americanized,” eating patterns shift to include more fast food and sugar-sweetened beverages and less fruit. Coupled with less active lifestyles, these new eating patterns can lead to weight gain, obesity and diabetes in adults and children.

“Día de los Muertos is an opportunity for families to celebrate their culture and improve their health with more traditional eating patterns,” said Monica Montes, registered dietitian with N.E.W. Health Consultants, Inc. in Pasadena, Calif. “As you honor your relatives, think about how you can improve your family’s health by revisiting some of their favorite foods.”

With staples like corn, beans, rice, milk products and plenty of fruits and vegetables, the traditional Mexican eating pattern has a very healthy base. Extend that healthy base by choosing fresh and natural foods instead of pre-packaged convenience foods.

To help, Montes developed five family meal ideas based on traditional eating patterns, Mexican flavors and healthy ingredients like nopales, beans, milk and rice. Montes updated some of the recipes to be more nutritious without sacrificing flavor. For instance, familiar rice pudding (arroz con leche) calls for whole-grain brown rice (arroz integral) and meatball soup (sopa de albondigas) uses lower fat ground turkey. These traditional recipes with a healthy twist are available on the Meals Matter Web site.

“Sharing these and other favorite family recipes with your children during Día de los Muertos and beyond can help preserve and celebrate your culture. When children help prepare meals, they are more likely to eat them,” said Montes. “Family meal time is also an opportunity for adults to model healthy eating habits. If children see you enjoying traditional foods, they will be more likely to try them as well.”

Meals Matter is a free family nutrition and meal-planning Web site of the Dairy Council of California.

Latinas Can “Go Red” for Chance to Win a Trip to 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards

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go red logoThe American Heart Association’s bilingual heart-health movement for Latinas, Go Red Por Tu Corazón, will be returning to the 11th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards on Nov. 11, 2010, to bring the issue of heart disease – the No. 1 killer of Hispanic women – to center stage.

“Too many Hispanic women are still unaware that heart disease is their No. 1 killer. In fact, only one in three are aware of the threat to themselves and their family,” said Dr. Luz Marina Prieto, assistant professor of clinical medicine for the division of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism for the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. “Go Red Por Tu Corazón provides Hispanic women and their families the tools and resources needed to enjoy good heart health.”

Univision personality and Go Red Por Tu Corazón spokesperson Melissa Marty is encouraging Latinas to submit a photo of themselves in their favorite red dress or accessory, along with a summary detailing how they “Go Red,” for the chance to join her at the Latin GRAMMY® Awards.

Find more information on the contest here, or visit www.GoRedCorazon.org.

Find more about Go Red on Facebook.

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