¡Salud SOL!: Diabetes Awareness Month

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Congratulations Dr. Talavera!

On Tuesday, November 18, 2014, Dr. Talavera was honored with the Helen Rodríguez-Trías Social Justice Award at a special breakfast at the Annual American Public Health Association Conference in New Orleans. This prestigious award is presented to a distinguished leader for their social justice work to improve the lives of undeserved and disadvantaged populations. To learn more about the Latino Caucus for Public Health, visit: www.latinocaucus-apha.org

San Diego's Number One Killer

“Cancer is now the number one cause of death in San Diego County, ahead of heart disease, the number one killer in the United States,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer.

 So, what are some factors that are known to increase the risk of developing cancer?

• Poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity

• Tobacco use and substance abuse

Read the full article here:

http://www.countynewscenter.com/news/san-diego%E2%80%99s-number-one-killer

HCHS/SOL Spotlight

A recent Albert Einstein College of Medicine news release highlighted the HCHS/SOL publication in the current issue of Annals of Epidemiology, "Depression, anxiety, antidepressant use, and cardiovascular disease among Hispanic men and women of different national backgrounds: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)." Click here to read the complete HCHS/SOL news release.