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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Are Serious, Especially In Multifamily Housing
Many people know secondhand smoke is a danger to health. However, most people, including many health professionals, don't realize just how dangerous it is, especially inside multifamily housing like apartment buildings. Why is ...
Report: Huge Growth in Hispanic-Serving Institutions of Education
The number of Latino or Hispanic-serving colleges and universities has risen 94% in the past 10 years, from 293 in 2010 to ...
Margarita Alegría: Engaging Minority Communities in Mental Health Research
With over 30 years of working in mental health and disparities research, Margarita Alegría is what you might call an expert ...
What is Bladder Cancer, and How Does it Impact Latinos?
One of the most dangerous forms of cancer is bladder cancer. This is especially true for Latinos, who experience lower ...
5 Key Barriers to Health Opportunities for Latinos
Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity for the best possible health and well-being. That’s health equity. And ...
5/4 #SaludTues Tweetchat: The State of Latino Cancer
Cancer impacts—and kills—too many people across the US, especially among Latinos. There are many reasons behind ...
2021 County Health Rankings Show Gaps & Health Disparities for Latinos
Have you ever wondered how your county compares to others in healthcare, education, and opportunities? County Health ...Browse our articles
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Salud America! is daily curating toolkits, data, webinars and other educational materials to support you in creating obesity-reducing changes in your area. These curated resources are great nuts-and-bolts guides to change, as well as helpful content and data that can help you build a case for a decision-maker.
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Get the latest stories, research, and news on different aspects of Latino health, including: obesity, health equity, and how to grow a culture of health.
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Salud America! focuses on topics of potential change to promote a healthy environment and weight for Latino kids. Each topic has a scientific research review and bilingual issue brief, video, and infographics.
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They are people like you—children, parents, teachers, health workers—who learn of childhood obesity, get an idea to do something about it, mobilize support, and drive policy and system changes in schools and communities.
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Salud America! is daily curating toolkits, data, webinars and other educational materials to support you in creating obesity-reducing changes in your area.
These curated resources are great nuts-and-bolts guides to change, as well as helpful content and data that can help you build a case for a decision-maker.
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Webinar 4/21/21: Addressing Clinical Trial Enrollment Barriers in Unique Populations
In clinical trials, researchers test life-saving treatments and find ways to prevent and manage ...
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With Smoke-Free Homes, Fewer Kids Admitted to Hospital for Asthma Issues
We know secondhand smoke is deadly. We also know that, inside places like apartments, people are ...
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Bobby Marines: Using Art to Spark Difficult Conversations Within the Latino Community
Art can convey a story or a message. So what if you could use art to spark a conversation about ...
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