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Hispanics and Health

A couple of months back I decided to do something about my health. I wasn’t in bad physical shape, but I would be tired after exercising for about 20-30 minutes, and I would eat anything that I could get my hands on (except pickles… I’ve never really liked pickles). So, in October I ordered the P90X fitness system by BeachBody. I have stuck with it since then and it has been a blessing. I have also begun to read The Four Hour Body by Tim Ferriss  in order to get further insight into being able to push your body beyond its limits. My diet now consists of healthier food and I have more energy than every before.

All this has lead me to wonder what other Hispanics, such as myself, do about their health. There is a study that is currently ongoing called The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) . A total of 16,000 Hispanics nationwide are enrolled in this study. The goal of the study is to discover why Hispanics have a such a high risk of heart disease but fewer heart attacks than the general population. Furthermore, according to a 2009 Gallup poll, almost 42% of Hispanic adults lack access to health insurance.

One site that can be a great resource for Hispanics who need answer to health-related questions is the Hispanic Health Council. The site provides answers to questions, information on services available, as well as how to get more involved in a healthy lifestyle. Another good resource is From Fatty to Hottie.

In a few weeks it will be the start of a New Year. What better time to become a healthy Hispanic than today?

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