Prevention Insitute developed a set of metrics-in line with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundations Culture of Health metrics-to guide stakeholders in measuring determinants of health in order to understand health behaviors, how health disparities are produced, and how health equity can be achieved. Health behaviors and exposures, and subsequent disparities in health are influenced by determinants of health-the social, environmental, and economic environment-which is created by public and private institutions practices and policies. Altering determinants of health support health equity. Prevention Institute provides an example of various sectors of society that have a role in altering determinants of health, as well as policy or investments implications for a select number of ...
A recent report from a partnership between magazines People en Español, Essence, Fortune, and the web site Great Place to Work selected the top U.S. companies that best meet the needs of multicultural employees, including Latinos. The report also listed which companies listed diversity as one of their top priorities and which offered the best environment for Latino employees in regards to atmosphere, benefits, and communication. The report was compiled through conversations with employees about a variety of workplace topics, including professional development, access to senior leadership, and connection with fellow co-workers. The top 10 employers include casual dining chain The Cheesecake Factory, used car dealership CarMax, southern California hospital system Scripps Health, ...
Obesity can have serious ramifications for kids' cognitive development and affect school attendance. Did you know, regular participation in physical activity has academic performance benefits? Because children spend so much time at school, schools have a unique opportunity to help children become more healthy and active. Policies that support daily physical education and regular activity breaks during the school day can help increase physical activity, improve academic performance and improve classroom behavior among students. A new Active Kids Learn Better infographic has now been translated into Spanish, from Active Living Research (ALR). A high resolution PDF version of each infographic file is also available upon request. When requesting, please let ALR know how you ...
The Barriers and Contributions to Breastfeeding in WIC Mothers: A Social Ecological Perspective study used the social ecological model to assess positive and negative factors that influence breastfeeding initiation and duration in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants in New Hampshire. Previous research has shown that Latino mothers have lower breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. In order to increase Latino mothers initiation rates and reduce Latino childhood obesity, it is important to understand interpersonal, social, and environmental factors that influence mother's breastfeeding initiation and duration, especially in programs that focus on mother and infant nutrition. Access this article here. Share on ...
The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting solutions to childhood obesity, poor diet, and weight bias through research and policy. Deputy Director of the University of Conneticut Rudd Center, Dr. Rebecca Puhl, lead the development of this course for health care providers to improve obesity care and prevent stigmatization towards obese patients. The Rudd Center Continuing Medical Education course provides strategies to increase awareness of personal biases that may negatively influence patient care, as well as strategies to improve communication, which could positively influence provider-patient relationships and patient health outcomes. Reducing bias and stigmatization is particularly important for the Latino population because ...
Which places around the world are working towards fizzing out high soda consumption? Mexico, St. Helena, Chile, Barbados, France, Dominica, Norway, Hungary, and more. The world has taken notice of the health risks associated with sugary drinks for years, as various research studies have proven a link between sugary beverage consumption and health risks like diabetes, tooth decay and obesity. More and more countries are recognizing the health risks associated with sugary beverages and are implementing soda taxes or other initiatives and policies to ensure a healthy future for their people. Today's 16 million Latino children and youth—92 percent of whom are U.S. citizens—thus represent a crucial segment of the United States' future, according to an article from the Population ...
The Kaiser Family Foundation has set up a “frequently asked questions” page for those seeking information on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Open enrollment for the ACA is currently ongoing and ends January 31, 2016. The ACA puts consumers back in charge of their health care. Under the law, a new “Patient’s Bill of Rights” gives the American people the stability and flexibility they need to make informed choices about their health. The Kaiser Family Foundation has made an effort to gather and up-to-date and accurate information. The ACA is working to make health care more affordable, accessible and of a higher quality, for families, seniors, businesses, and taxpayers alike. This includes previously uninsured Americans, and Americans who had insurance that didn’t provide ...
Looking for a way to eat healthy with your kids and get them involved in the kitchen? Four sisters have gathered and shared 25 ideas on their blog on how to eat fun to make nutritious kids snacks. Find pictures and how-to's ...
Walking down the grocery store aisle is hard when there are temptations for junk foods and sodas on discount, but what if milk or apples were on sale? A new study was developed to analyze healthy food promotions and how they could possibly impact consumers purchasing power for healthier foods. Researchers developed and analyzed an Eat Right-Live Well campaign placed in supermarkets where healthier foods were promoted through signage, product labeling, in-store taste testings, employee training and nutrition education. The campaign was analyzed through sales data from two supermarkets in low-income neighborhoods in Baltimore across a three year period. Researchers from Bloomberg School of Public Health, John Hopkins 's Carey Business School and Center for a Liveable future saw a 28 ...
