Introduction Gestational Diabetes, with approximately 200,000 cases per year in the United States, is a prevalent disease that demands immediate medical attention, particularly in severe cases, as it can pose significant risks to one’s health and sometimes even...
The Make-up of the MSAW Family Household Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW) are predominantly Hispanic. Family plays a significant role in this community’s lives; they provide support, guidance, and encouragement. The family makeup of the Hispanic...
According to Healthy People 2030, the percentage of children and adolescents who engage in physical activities is declining. From 2016-2017, it was reported that 58.4% of children aged 6-17 years participated in physical activities, and this percentage decreased to...
Diabetes Risk factors Vulnerable populations can include racial and ethnic minorities, the uninsured, low-income families, older adults, homeless individuals, and those with chronic health conditions, including severe mental illness. Vulnerable populations are at a...
The COVID-19 pandemic created a global shift affecting families worldwide and has caused immense consequences to children both mentally and physically. At its onset, much of the world was placed on a lockdown, which limited human interaction and replaced it with...
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. In addition to everyday tasks, people with diabetes require self-management of daily glucose levels, meals, physical activity, and medication to keep healthy. Hispanic/Latinos are the largest non-white...
Many factors influence the prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes in the United States. The majority of current intervention strategies focus on the primary prevention and management of type 2 diabetes through individual life modifications. Health education is a...
Diabetes prevalence among Latino families/vulnerable populations Hispanic/Latino Americans are a diverse group that includes people of various cultures and races. Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States and have higher rates of diabetes in both adults...
This video is a section taken from a training on August 31, 2021 on the impact of COVID-19 on Latinos in the US, regarding vaccination trends, rates of infection, and other challenges and lessons learned. Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic the...
Health education is one of the core components of decreasing the prevalence of diabetes and improving health outcomes around the disease, especially when it comes to children. The earlier in a child’s life that they can learn healthy habits, the better their health...
