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Weighing the Options: Policy Solutions for Obesity Among Latinos

June 27, 2024 2:00 PM

Weighing the Options: Policy Solutions for Obesity Among Latinos

Latinos are among the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the US but face significant challenges regarding obesity and excess weight. Nearly half of Latino adults and 1 in 4 Latino children are obese, ranking among the highest rates across all racial and ethnic groups.

In the battle against obesity, numerous factors are at play; access to nutritious food, health literacy, access to preventative services, and dietary information are worsened by immigration status, language/cultural barriers, and socio-economic factors.

In this session, we will discuss potential solutions: improving access to anti-obesity medications, implementing effective school nutrition policies, imposing taxes on sugary drinks, and conducting health impact assessments of rezoning efforts.

This thought-provoking conversation will answer which interventions work. What doesn't? Will the problem get worse before it gets better?