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Wright, Alva (MA). Nutrition
and cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices of economically disadvantaged
Latinos in Hillsborough Co., Fl. (Romero-Daza). 2003.
It is estimated that by the year 2010 the Latino population will reach
39 million, surpassing African Americans as the largest ethnic group in
the United States. Latinos make up a continually growing portion of the
U.S. population, yet there is still a scarcity of national and local data
regarding their health status, particularly in the area of cancer.
Minority groups, such as Latinos, comprise a disproportionate share of
the nation's cancer
cases. Greater consumption of fruits and vegetables has been associated
with lower risks
of certain types of cancer. Latinos are more likely to experience hunger
and food
insecurity than other minority groups and whites putting them at greater
risk of
developing cancer.
The Cancer and Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices
(C-KAP) study
assessed the knowledge of the role of nutrition in cancer prevention
and attitudes, and
practices concerning cancer of 30 Tampa Latino families. The study
found Tampa
Latinos to be consuming a significantly different amount of servings
from each of the
food groups as compared to recommended daily servings by the American
Dietetic
Association and the American Cancer Society. Education of minority
groups and
healthcare workers about the role of culture and socioeconomic factors
on health and
nutrition may enhance the effectiveness of efforts to reduce chronic
diseases such as
obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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