Salud! Addressing Latino Health Challenges
July 29-31, 2002

The University of Georgia
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Department of Foods and Nutrition
In partnership with
DrTango, Inc. and the Latin American Association

Tuesday, July 30th, 2002
11:15-12:45 p.m.

Session: "Latino Workforce Issues and Injury Prevention: Developing and Implementing Injury Prevention Programs in the Latino Community

Speaker: Ana Soler

o 12.5 % of total U.S. Population
o Half of population live in California and Texas
o 80% are under 35 years of age
o The largest number of Latino population in Georgia:
o Whitfield
o Hall
o Gwinnett
o Dekalb
o Cobb
o Fulton

o Family oriented with interdependence is the most common culture
o Georgia Latinos are primarily first generation versus California with third and fourth generation Latinos.
o Programs must address culture and traditions from a trusted community person.
o Peer educators and lay health workers are effective.
o Demonstrations are also effective
o Use true family stories not celebrities.

o Success Stories
o Corazon de mi vida, Texas
o www.nlci.org

o Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, GA
o www.choa.org