WASHINGTON, July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Healthy, nutritious food is
critical to cancer treatment and survivorship. Yet millions
battling cancer are also fighting for the basics like nutritious
and affordable food. We are excited to share new comprehensive
resources on the critical connection between food systems and
cancer survivorship. Our goal is to support interventions that not
only improve health outcomes but also promote access to nutritious
foods for all." said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and
CEO of the Alliance.
Millions battling cancer are also fighting
for the basics like nutritious and affordable food.
The report and infographic released by the National Alliance for
Hispanic Health (the Alliance) are available in English and
Spanish, offering critical insights and actionable information to
support Hispanic cancer survivors. The resources were developed by
Nuestras Voces an initiative of the Alliance and the Healthy
Americas Foundation® in collaboration with ChangeLab
Solutions. The data and recommendations in these documents
highlight the urgent need for coordinated efforts at all levels –
local, state, and national – to address the dietary needs of
Hispanic cancer survivors.
Call to Action:
We encourage everyone to utilize these
documents to inform their efforts in supporting cancer survivorship
programs tailored to the Hispanic community.
Key Highlights:
1. Food Systems and Cancer Survivorship in Hispanic
Communities (Full Report)
- Provides a comprehensive analysis of the barriers to nutritious
foods faced by Hispanic cancer survivors.
- Discusses the role of Food is Medicine program, nutrition
incentive programs, and population-level healthy food
policies.
- Highlights key data, such as the expected increase in cancer
survivors to 26 million by 2040 and the higher incidence and
mortality rates of certain cancers in Hispanic communities.
- Includes policy recommendations and case studies to guide
stakeholders in creating more equitable food systems.
2. Food Systems Infographic
- Summarizes the main points from the full report in a visually
engaging and easy-to-understand format.
- Emphasizes the importance of healthy food access and its impact
on cancer survivorship.
- Presents key statistics, such as the fact that 47% of
colorectal cancers can be prevented by improvements in diet and the
higher rates of food insecurity in Hispanic households compared to
the national average.
Availability:
Both documents are now available for
download in English
https://www.healthyamericas.org/cancer-resources and Spanish
https://www.nuestrasalud.org/recursos-cáncer . These resources aim
to inform community leaders, policymakers, healthcare providers,
and the general public with the knowledge needed to address the
unique dietary and health needs of Hispanic cancer survivors.
About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The
Alliance)
The Alliance is the nation's foremost science-based source of
information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in
the United States with a mission
to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us
at www.healthyamericas.org
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