The Washingtom Post has reported that individuals of Latin American origin are at more risk for certain serious health problems than the rest of the population.
For example, a minimum of 1 out of 4 Hispanic adults in the United States is overweight, which is one of the most obvious precursers for health problems, says the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In addition, Hispanic in America under the age of ten have about a fisty percent lifetime risk of developing type two diabetes, which is linked to obesity, according to the American Medical Association.
Furthermore, in the District of Columbia, nearly 4 of every 10 Latino adults surveyed by the Council of Latino Agencies in September said they did not exercise on a regular basis.
ยท "Latinos who spoke Spanish only . . . were at greatest risk of being overweight and obese," according to the council's recent report, "The State of Latino Health in the District of Columbia."
For example, a minimum of 1 out of 4 Hispanic adults in the United States is overweight, which is one of the most obvious precursers for health problems, says the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In addition, Hispanic in America under the age of ten have about a fisty percent lifetime risk of developing type two diabetes, which is linked to obesity, according to the American Medical Association.
Furthermore, in the District of Columbia, nearly 4 of every 10 Latino adults surveyed by the Council of Latino Agencies in September said they did not exercise on a regular basis.
ยท "Latinos who spoke Spanish only . . . were at greatest risk of being overweight and obese," according to the council's recent report, "The State of Latino Health in the District of Columbia."
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