Find the latest advances in Latino health—studies on liver cancer rates and colorectal cancer screening, and a promotora’s heartwarming story of survival—in the IHPR Noticias E-newsletter. IHPR Noticias has lots of info on the latest local and national health disparities-related news, resources and events: Story: A Latina Cancer Survivor Makes a Career of Helping Others through Cancer (Pg. 1)
Profile: An Aspiring Doctor, Jennifer Garcia-Davalos, Works for Latino Health (Pg. 2)
Study: South Texas Latinos Have Nation’s Highest Liver Cancer Rates (Pg. 3)
Study: Local Researcher Hopes to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening (Pg. 4)
Story: How to Fix Huge Lack of Hispanics in Clinical Trials (Pg. 6)
Story: Food Trucks—Healthy or Junk Food for Latinos (Pg. ...
Latino kids are a particularly attractive target for junk food marketing because of their increasing population size, spending power, and media exposure, research shows. What can be done? Learn about the latest efforts to reduce junk food marketing through industry self-regulation and options to improve marketing in local Latino communities at the #GrowingHealthyChange Tweetchat, “Marketing & Latino Kids,” at noon CST (1 p.m. EST) on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Follow the Tweetchat hosts—@SaludToday, @BMSG, and @CSPI—and use the hashtag #GrowingHealthyChange to ask questions, learn about the latest research and campaigns, and share your own stories and resources that can help drive healthier marketing: DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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For people who live in food deserts, neighborhoods with no easy access to affordable, fresh food, eating healthy can be a challenge. Many Latino families in Chicago live in these areas where a quick trip to the grocery store isn't possible. However, with some help from state funds, one grocer in Illinois is expanding into these underserved neighborhoods, bringing health and new jobs along with it. Mariano’s Fresh Markets will build five new grocery stores in Chicago food desert neighborhoods with the help of $5 million in Build Illinois bond proceeds committed by Gov. Pat Quinn, the company announced in early July. It’s the first time that Build Illinois bonds will be used to boost healthy food choices in low-income areas, said David Roeder, spokesman for the Illinois ...
According a SPARK blog post, even in classes taught by PE specialists, research shows that children are sometimes active only during about one-third of PE lesson time. In order to raise awareness among parents and educators of the need for more physical activity throughout the school day, SPARK has developed the Physical Activity School Score (PASS). The PASS is an 8-item questionnaire that allows respondents to assess various sources of physical activity at elementary schools. PASS not only serves to increase awareness of evidence-based practices but also to provide feedback on how schools' levels of physical activity measure up to each other. Access the PASS tool directly here or at the Active Living Research page. Learn more about this tool in the PASS ...
The American Latino Heritage Fund---an initiative of the National Park Foundation---is seeking talented bloggers for the 2014 America Latino Expedition to Grand Teton National Park. Eight participants from across the nation will be selected for the free week-long trip which takes place September 7-12, 2014. Preserving national parks and open spaces is a great way to ensure that Latino children have safe places for activity and stay healthy. Because many national parks and trails also carry a rich history, park visits also serve to preserve Latino culture and history. Applications for the American Latino Expedition are due July 11, 2014. Learn more about the American Latino Expedition, and Latino influenced historic landmarks here. Find out how you can get involved with ...
Out of the nation's 30 largest metropolitan cities which are the most walkable and which are most likely to become walkable? Check out the Foot Traffic Ahead---Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America's Largest Metros report to learn ...
In January 2014, some of the nation's leading health experts gathered to discuss what's working in schools, communities, cities, and states to prevent obesity. The details of this meeting can be found in The Current State of Obesity Solutions in the United States---Workshop Summary report. The report features ten brief chapters that discuss policy actions which can be implemented in settings like schools, worksites, health care, communities and states, the federal government and the business and industry settings. Download the report for free ...
Latinos in South Texas have the highest rate of liver cancer in the nation—a rate that continues to rise higher, according to a study from the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. For the study, published in the scientific journal PLoS ONE, researchers compared the newest state and federal data to pinpoint current liver cancer rates and trends. They found that Texas Latino male and female incidence rates were 3.1 and 4 times higher than their non-Latino White counterparts, and South Texas Latinos had even higher rates. In addition, liver cancer incidence rates are rising across all groups. “This clearly shows that liver cancer is not only already higher among Latinos in South Texas, but it’s rising, too. We need ...
The city of Orlando (25.4% Latino), is one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians in the nation, according to a national report produced by Smart Growth America. Fortunately, locals have taken note and have started working to implement changes, to create safer and more pedestrian friendly streets. In addition to developing a long-term plan for improving bike and ped safety, and changing the way streets are designed, in a NPR report, Billy Hattaway, a district secretary with the Florida Department of Transportation, said changing the culture of driving in the city is also necessary. In order to give parents a hand with understanding the importance of yielding to pedestrians, starting in Fall 2014, Orlando schools will begin offering a pedestrian safety curriculum to ...
