Angela Glover Blackwell Discusses Equity Issues and Childhood Obesity
November 3, 2010 | Video
Why are children of color at higher risk?
Cultural, Gender, Racial, Religious and Ethnic Barriers
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A Community Intervention to Decrease Antibiotics Used for Self-Medication Among Latino Adults
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Self-medication with antibiotics obtained without a prescription (WORx) has substantial prevalence in Latino communities. An intervention to decrease misuse of antibiotics showed that focusing on education only might not be sufficient to address the problem.
Leading Civil Rights Organizations Unite to Fight Childhood Obesity
September 7, 2010 | News Release
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards grants to five national groups to address social justice issues driving the obesity epidemic.
RWJF Through a Different Perspective
August 16, 2010 | Story
RWJF Multicultural Newsroom Covers Health and Health Care Issues for African-American and Latino Communities
Hispanic Paradox in Adult Mortality in the United States
January 1, 2011 | Book
This article provides fresh evidence of low mortality rates among adult and older Hispanic immigrants. The authors cite numerous studies, including several refuting "salmon-bias " Hispanic neighborhoods seem to provide cultural support systems promoting good health.
Self-Reported Use of Eye Care Among Latinos
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study examined self-reports of eye care among a sample of Latinos age 40 and older in La Puente, Calif.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to and Quality of Health Care
September 1, 2007 | Issue Brief
This synthesis presents findings on the size and causes of racial and ethnic disparities in access to care.
Studying State Legislation of Cultural and Linguistic Competence
October 21, 2009 | Program Result Report
The National Center for Cultural Competence at Georgetown University analyzed efforts by 14 states to integrate cultural and/or linguistic competence into curricula, continuing education and licensure requirements for health and mental health care professionals.
The Association of Perceived Abuse and Discrimination After September 11, 2001, With Psychological Distress, Level of Happiness, and Health Status Among Arab Americans
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Perceived post-September 11 abuse and discrimination were associated with increased psychological distress, reduced levels of happiness and worse health status in our sample. Community based, culturally sensitive partnerships should be established to assess and meet the health needs of Arab Americans.
Overcoming Obstacles to Health
February 1, 2008 | Report
These recommendations outline the greatest opportunities to improve the health of all Americans, including improving nutrition, physical activity and early childhood development, and establishing accountability for health impact in all policies.