CHICAGO, Illinois.- Univision Chicago Contigo organizes its first Health Week From May 17 to 21, free virtual forum with experts in health resources and prevention, presented by Ericka Pino.
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Monday May 17
Prevention
A disproportionately small percentage of the Hispanic / Mexican population in the US has adequate access to health services, which diminishes the quality of life at both the individual and community levels. Therefore, it increases the risk of diseases that can be prevented. How can having a medical plan and preventive care save you from serious complications in the future?
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Health education with priority health topics such as nutrition, obesity, diabetes, women’s health, children’s health, substance use, exposure to violence, HIV / AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, as well as legal guidance and financial.
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Tuesday May 18
Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and the spread of abnormal cells. External factors, such as tobacco, infectious organisms, and an unhealthy diet, and internal factors, such as gene mutations, hormones, and immune conditions cause cancer. Approximately 45% of cancer deaths in the US could potentially be prevented by adopting healthier lifestyles. Male prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer with approximately 21% of Hispanic men affected. In women, breast cancer affects about 1 in 3 women, according to 2018 data presented by the American Cancer Society.
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Wednesday May 19
Child and community health
Hispanic youth are affected by obesity at an early age; the chance of obesity among Hispanic children ages 6 to 11 is twice that of non-Hispanic white children the same age, but between 2 and 5 years of age it is 4 times more. Asthma disproportionately affects certain Hispanic groups, particularly children of Puerto Rican descent. Both obesity and asthma are emerging health problems. Another area of concern is the limited data on mental health functioning among Hispanic youth. What to do to support a healthy child? What resources are available? How does diet play a role in a healthy child?
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Thursday May 20
Dr. Juan
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Friday May 21
Organ transplants and blood donations
The number of organ transplants performed for Hispanics in 2019 was about 29 percent of the number of Hispanics currently waiting for a transplant. The number of transplants performed to white Americans was 47.6 percent of the number currently expected.
While 20.4 percent of all candidates currently awaiting transplants are Hispanic, in 2019 they accounted for 14.6 percent of organ donors.
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Language barriers, cultural and religious beliefs are attributed to lower donor registrations, thus continuing to negatively affect the outcome of someone with a life-threatening illness.
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