Salud SOL Newsletter! Vol. 8 No. 2 (SPA)

Salud SOL Newsletter! Vol 8 No2 (ENG)

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

All women can get breast cancer. Although the causes of breast cancer are still unknown, there are some factors that may increase women's chances of getting the disease: Getting older, having had breast cancer, or a close family member (mother, sister, daughter) who has had breast cancer, having certain gene mutations such as BRCA1 or BRCA2, being overweight or obese, drinking alcohol and/or not getting enough exercise . Having one or more of these risk factors doesn't mean your going to have the disease. However, if you’re 40 or older, a mammogram could save your life.

To find out more about Breast Cancer check the bulletin of the New York City Health Department available here:

English: NYCDOH Health Bulletin on Breast Cancer

En Español: NYCDOH Boletín de Salud sobre el Cancer de mama

 

Where Can I get a Mammogram?

The New York State DOH Breast Cancer Program offers free breast cancer screening as well as cervical and colorectal cancer screening to qualified uninsured persons.

Call 311 for help finding a doctor or a clinic to get a mammogram. The Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) offers mammograms at little or no cost.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/living/cancer-breast.shtml

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month!

In the past four decades, obesity rates in the United States have increased among all age groups. Childhood obesity has increased more than fourfold among those ages 6 to 11. More than 23 million children and teenagers in the United States ages 2 to 19 are obese or overweight, a statistic that health and medical experts consider an epidemic. And this epidemic puts nearly one third of America’s children at early risk for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even stroke – conditions usually associated with adulthood. However, there are opportunities every day to change these trends!

Balance is key in helping your child maintain a healthy weight. Balance the calories your child eats and drinks with the calories used through physical activity and normal growth. Overweight and obese children and teens should reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. Don’t put your child on a weight-reduction diet without talking to your health care provider.

 

Tips for parents and caretakers

Encourage healthy eating habits. Small changes can lead to a recipe for success!

• Include low-fat or non-fat milk or dairy products.
• Provide plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products.
• Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils and beans for protein.
• Encourage your family to drink lots of water.
• Serve reasonably sized portions
• Limit sugar-sweetened beverages, sugar, sodium and saturated fat.

Remove calorie-rich temptations. Treats are OK in moderation, but limiting high-fat and high-sugar or salty snacks can also help your children develop healthy eating habits. Here are examples of easy-to-prepare, low-fat and low-sugar treats that are 100 calories or less: A medium-size apple, A medium-size banana, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup grapes, 1 cup carrots, broccoli.

  

Help your kids understand the benefits of being physically active. Teach them that physical activity has great health benefits like:

• Strengthening bone
• Decreasing blood pressure
• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Increasing self-esteem
• Helping with weight management

Help kids stay active. Children and teens should participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week, and every day if possible. You can set a great example! Start adding physical activity to your own daily routine and encourage your child to join you. Some examples of moderate-intensity physical activity include: brisk walking, playing tag, jumping rope, playing soccer, swimming and dancing.

Reduce sedentary time. Although quiet time for reading and homework is fine, limit “screen time” (TV, video games, Internet) to no more than two hours a day. The American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t recommend TV for kids age 2 or younger. Encourage your children to find fun activities to do with family members or on their own that simply involve more activity!

Sources:

American Heart Association http://www.heart.org

Children Obesity Awareness Month http://www.COAM-month.org

In August we celebrate world Breastfeeding awareness week.

Choosing the way to feed a new baby is one of the important decisions a mother can make in preparing for her infant's arrival. Doctors agree that for most women, breastfeeding is the safest and most healthy choice. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both baby and mom.

You’re invited to attend

Montefiore Family Health Center Workshop at one Fordham Plaza.

Next workshop is on Thursday August 13^th!

 

 

 

Prevenir la hepatitis. Actúe ahora

Día Mundial de la hepatitis - 28 de Julio 2015

Hepatitis es un grupo de enfermedades infecciosas conocidas como hepatitis A, B , C, d y E que afectan a cientos de millones de personas en todo mundo. La hepatitis cause enfermedad de hígado aguda y crónica y mata a cercad de un millón y medio de personal cada ano, fundamentalmente de hepatitis B y C. La hepatitis se puede prevenir pero la mayoría de las personas no saben cómo.

Prevenir la hepatitis  – Hágase las pruebas, busque tratamiento

Existen medicamentos efectivos para tratar la hepatitis B y curar la hepatitis C.

Haga “click” aquí para aprender más sobre la hepatitis C y cómo y dónde hacerse las

 

Fuentes:

Organización Mundial de la Salud http://www.who.int/campaigns/hepatitis-day/2015/event/en/

Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Nueva York http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/living/hep-c.shtml#

Prevent hepatitis. Act now

World Hepatitis Day - 28 July 2015

Viral hepatitis – a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E – affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic liver disease and killing close to 1.5 million people every year, mostly from hepatitis B and C. These infections can be prevented, but most people don't know how.

 

 

Prevent hepatitis – get tested, seek treatment

Effective medicines exist to treat hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C.

Click Here to learn more about hepatics C and how and when get tested

Sources:

WHO http://www.who.int/campaigns/hepatitis-day/2015/event/en/

NYC Health Department  http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/living/hep-c.shtml