Research Reviews
The State of Latino Early Childhood Development: A Research Review
2017 ResearchAbstract Many Latino children are at risk of not getting the proper care, services, and environment they need for healthy formative development. Traumatic early experiences, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and low participation in preschool progra ...
Mental Health & Latino Kids: A Research Review
2017 ResearchAbstract Latino youth are far more likely than their peers to have mental health issues. These often go unaddressed and untreated. Why? Immigration, poverty, bullying, and other family and social factors can stress Latino youth. But there’s good news, ...
Latina Mom and Baby Health: A Research Review
2017 ResearchAbstract One of four U.S. kids is already overweight or obese by age 2-5, with a higher prevalence among Latino kids (30%) than white kids (21%). How can we promote a healthy weight by kindergarten? Mothers’ physical activity and healthy eating habits ...
Healthier Schools & Latino Kids: A Research Review
2017 ResearchAbstract Latino kids need a healthy school environment, especially given that 1 in 3 public school children will be Latino in a few years. How can we healthy schools become then norm? Latino students are more exposed to unhealthy food in and out of sch ...
Building Support for Latino Families: A Research Review
2017 ResearchAbstract Many Latino families suffer a big lack of access to support for economic and educational success, and quality healthcare. This makes it harder for Latino kids to achieve academically, socially, and physically. Fortunately, there is reason for ...
Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos: 2022 Conference Proceedings
2017 ResearchIn the next few years, Latinos face a 142% rise in cancer rates. Latinos also experience cancer differently—from genetics to healthcare access to survivorship. That’s why Dr. Amelie Ramirez, director of Salud America! and the Institute for Health Promo ...