According to the Skin Cancer Foundation Latinos are more prone to be diagnosed with skin cancer at a much later stage than others in the United States. The deadliest form of skin cancer is melanoma affecting primarily women ages 25-29. According to the doctors most people have the misperception that skin cancer only affects adults, but recent studies show the incidence among children has been growing over the last couple of years. “This misperception that if you're a kid, there's no way you can have skin cancer, whether it be non-melanoma or melanoma skin cancer, is very misleading,” Dr. Adam Friedman told Fox Health. While skin cancer mostly affects fair-skinned individuals everyone is at-risk. "Anyone can get skin cancer. Skin cancer does not care what color your skin is, what ...
Summer is almost here, which means we’re planning as many outdoor activities as we can to take advantage of warm weather and sunshine! But nothing ruins a great hike or beach day like a sunburn. More importantly, too much sun exposure can severely increase skin cancer risks—even in Latinos. In fact, new research shows that in the past two decades, melanoma incidence among Latinos has risen almost 20 percent. What’s the deal? Poor sun safety habits and lack of awareness are just a few factors, studies find. Join us and our co-hosts as we tweet the facts about Latinos and skin cancer, the best preventative measures and how to spot something doctor-visit-worthy at the next #SaludTues Tweetchat. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “What Latinos Need to Know about Skin Cancer”
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Studies show a 20% increase in skin cancer rates in Hispanics, many of who are misinformed about their risk and believe they are immune to the damaging effects of sun rays, the Latin Times reports. The Skin Cancer Foundation has launched a new public education campaign to inform Hispanics about sun protection. The campaign includes a Spanish-language website with various resources, information, and potentially life-saving tips to prevent skin cancer (melanoma), advise on warning signs, and promote early detection. The campaign also is bringing Spanish-language printed and other materials to Hispanic-serving clinics, community groups, and media. "There is a misconception in the Hispanic population that they are immune to skin cancer because of their skin, and thus, they are not ...
While Hispanics have much lower risks of developing melanoma than non-Hispanic whites in California, they develop the disease at younger ages, develop thicker tumors, which are more difficult to treat, and experience a higher percentage of cases among people living in poorer areas, according to a new study. This finding, just published in the journal Cancer by scientists at the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC), Stanford University, and the University of Southern California/Keck School of Medicine, follows a 2009 CPIC finding that melanoma rates are increasing in all racial/ethnic groups nationally, and points to the need for prevention efforts tailored to Hispanics. To examine the importance of socioeconomic status in relation to melanoma incidence and tumor subtype ...
Melanoma is on the rise among certain groups of dark-skinned Floridians, new research shows, Reuters reports. The study isn't sure why but does provide an important main message: "Just because you have darker skin pigmentation, whether you're Hispanic or black, does not make you immune to skin cancer," Dr. Robert S. Kirsner of the University of Miami told Reuters Health. Melanoma remains much rarer among blacks and Hispanics than among whites, which helps explain why public health efforts to prevent melanoma chiefly target the light-skinned. In the current study, for example, in 2004 there were about 26 cases of melanoma diagnosed for every 100,000 persons per year among U.S. whites, compared to 4 cases for Hispanics and less than 1 case for non-Hispanic blacks. Nevertheless, ...
People with fair skin, blue eyes and red hair still have the highest risk of skin cancer, but doctors say the number of darker-skinned patients with skin lesions is rising, both under the hot Texas sun and nationally. Dr. Bahar F. Firoz of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio says melanoma is increasing among Hispanic women in particular. “Among Hispanic women of all ages in Texas, melanoma incidence increased 4.8 percent every year from 2002 to 2006. That is a very high rate,” Dr. Firoz said. “In Hispanic women over 50, this incidence is a whopping 10.8 percent. Overall, the incidence of melanoma is increasing in darker-skinned patients.” Dr. Firoz, assistant professor of dermatology and cutaneous surgery in the Health Science Center School of ...
This Healthy Vision Month in May, the National Eye Institute (NEI) is looking through a futuristic lens to bring awareness to eye health and share English and Spanish-language resources to protect the sight of your familia.
Eye health and mental health go hand in hand, especially for some Latinos who lack access to eye care.
“Reframe Your Future, aims to reach people with a visual impairment about steps they can take to thrive in their daily life, like seeking vision rehabilitation and mental health services,” according to an NEI news release.
Here is what you should know about taking care of eye health for you and your family. What is Low Vision?
Low vision impairs your ability to see.
It makes it difficult to do day-to-day activities such as reading, driving, or see a screen ...
Why is cancer the top cause of death for Latinos? To unpack this question, Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio hosted the 4th biennial Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference on Feb. 21-23, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos drew 280 researchers, doctors, leaders, patient advocates, and students for an open dialogue on Latino cancer. Discussion covered new research advances on clinical best practices, effective community interventions, system-change advocacy, and professional training to eliminate cancer disparities in Latinos. “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos is where we can come together and find equitable solutions for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship among Latinos,” ...
