Submitting Author(s)

Cindy Nativi, Rowan University

Date of Presentation

5-5-2022 12:00 AM

College

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Obesity epidemic a public health concern in the United States

  • significantly increases health burden in affected individuals
  • linked to increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer
  • childhood obesity linked to earlier onset or presence in adulthood of the same diseases
  • crucial to address this disease at the preventative level

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports obesity affects 19.3% of children and adolescents in the United States

  • affects all ethnicities, but increased burden on minority populations of low socioeconomic status
  • 1 in 5 Hispanic children considered obese

Latinos one of the fastest growing minority populations

  • comprise approximately 17% of the US population
  • development of obesity prevention programs tailored to target needs of Latino populations crucial

This literature review examines effectiveness of obesity prevention programs that incorporate a cultural approach in decreasing BMI of Latino children

Keywords

Pediatric Obesity, Hispanic or Latino, Culturally Competent Care, Health Promotion

Disciplines

Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Health Services Research | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Public Health Education and Promotion

Document Type

Poster

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May 5th, 12:00 AM

The Effectiveness of Culturally Relevant Obesity Programs on Decreasing BMI of Hispanic Children

Obesity epidemic a public health concern in the United States

  • significantly increases health burden in affected individuals
  • linked to increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer
  • childhood obesity linked to earlier onset or presence in adulthood of the same diseases
  • crucial to address this disease at the preventative level

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports obesity affects 19.3% of children and adolescents in the United States

  • affects all ethnicities, but increased burden on minority populations of low socioeconomic status
  • 1 in 5 Hispanic children considered obese

Latinos one of the fastest growing minority populations

  • comprise approximately 17% of the US population
  • development of obesity prevention programs tailored to target needs of Latino populations crucial

This literature review examines effectiveness of obesity prevention programs that incorporate a cultural approach in decreasing BMI of Latino children

 

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