Weighing the Options: Policy Solutions for Obesity Among Latinos
June 27, 2024 2:00 PM
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?