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Latino Centered Diabetes Health Kit Unveiled

2:37 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Health · 1 Comment

12 Sep 2008

I don’t know about you, but I can name scores of community members, family members, and random Latino celebrities that are dealing with or have died from diabetes. That’s why, although I am very critical of major organizations (namely, they are so disconnected from communities, most donations go to pay salaries rather than helping community members), I am very pleased to see that the American Diabetes Association is targeting Latino populations with it’s new diabetes awareness toolkit.

To celebrate the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month and to recognize those in the Hispanic/Latino American population who have, or are at risk for, diabetes, the American Diabetes Association, through a grant from the Abbott Fund, is introducing its new Adult Prevention Toolkit designed specifically for community-based and faith-based organizations in Hispanic/Latino communities. The toolkit provides organizations with comprehensive and culturally relevant information on diabetes and healthy living. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Diabetes Association will also be hosting Feria de Salud Por Tu Familia, an outdoor Latino health festival in cities across the United States.

Tell your loved ones about this, if you’re a community organizer, spread the information around. This is so important–I’m tired of seeing loved ones die because of something that is manageable. Let’s love ourselves enough to take care of ourselves and each other.

via CSR Wire

Immigration to the U.S.: Harmful to your health

6:19 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Health| Immigration · 2 Comments

2 Mar 2006

Living here makes you less healthy and more fat:

Millions of Latinos come to America looking for jobs and educations, but remaining here seems to be bad for their health.

The longer Latinos are here, the more likely they are to become obese, to develop diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. And Latinos born here have even higher rates of those illnesses, a new government report shows.

I always thought it was true, and have anecdotal knowledge that tells me that as much as certain types of Latino foods are villified by the mainstream as being unhealthy, people back in the home countries eat a lot better than Latino immigrants in the United States. Sure, tacos and tortas aren’t the best foods available, but they sure as hell beat McDonalds’ hamburgers and Pizza Hut.

Increased Diabetes Risk for Latino Kids

8:45 pm By Maegan La Mala · Health · Comments Off

1 Dec 2005

Overweight Latino children who eat lots of sugar and drink sugary drinks may show signs of poor beta cell function, which is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a new study.

Another article has come out detailing the negative effects of a diet high in sugar for Latino kids.

It is a well known fact that being overweight puts one at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Interestingly, Latino children have been shown to have a higher risk of developing diabetes even among overweight children. Latino kids also tend to be overweight more so than other kids. In a society that pushes junk food at every turn, this is a very disturbing finding.

It is good to see though that schools are taking an active role in limiting student sugar intake. Many schools have already done away with peddling soda to kids because of the strong link between soda consumption and obesity. The Los Angeles Unified School District, for example, has done away with soda vending machines and has opted instead to sell fruit based drinks, water and milk.

The question now is whether parents can follow the lead of schools and limit the sugar intake of their children.

Via / Reuters

Are We in the Midst of a Latino Health Epidemic?

7:59 am By Maegan La Mala · Health · Comments Off

3 Oct 2005

The Health Crisis

It seems that everywhere I turn lately, I’m encountering more and more articles telling me that the Latino population is in big trouble when it comes to Health. The topics range from lack of medical insurance to obesity. And as a result of these issues, even bigger problems arise.

According to a recent HispanicBusiness article:

Among California Latinos, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer, account for 56 percent of all deaths. In addition, 40 percent of California Latino adults are overweight and 29 percent are obese.

A recent study conducted in Washington, D.C. tells us:

The findings show only 41 percent of Latino residents have health insurance, about 32 percent have not seen a doctor in more than two years and 61 percent of the respondents were overweight or obese.

Possible Reasons
I’ve been following similar health issues in Mexico, and dietary change was being blamed for a big portion of the obesity and diabetes.

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Posts Tagged ‘diabetes’

Latino Centered Diabetes Health Kit Unveiled

Immigration to the U.S.: Harmful to your health

Increased Diabetes Risk for Latino Kids

Are We in the Midst of a Latino Health Epidemic?

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