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By Anna María Nápoles, Ph.D., M.P.H. Scientific Director Division of Intramural Research National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities I spoke about how mentoring and networking can help diversify science, my work as the scientific director of the Division of Intramural Research at NIMHD, and the importance of diversity in science. It was my own family’s experiences that taught me the importance of research on health disparities. So, I had to write myself a new narrative: I realized that I can handle setbacks, that I’m a confident person, that I do good science, and that I can help improve the health of minority populations.
In 2009–2012, significantly more Black men (43%) and women (44%) had high blood pressure than their White counterparts.1 Hispanics are 50% more likely to die from diabetes,2 and obesity rates of 38% for Blacks and 32% for Hispanics3 are of epidemic proportions. NIMHD is addressing these disparities with research on genetic determinants of fat and their role in heart disease risk, assessing diabetes in high-risk minority populations, and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors to address obesity-related complications. Building a healthier eating style can help you avoid becoming overweight and reduce your risk of diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. You can follow these suggestions by reading Nutrition Facts labels and ingredient lists to find amounts of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars in the foods and beverages you choose; and • looking for food and drink choices that are low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar.
By Kelvin Choi, Ph. D., M.P.H. Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities If you use commercial tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco among others, quitting tobacco (or helping someone quit tobacco) may be on your list of New Year’s resolutions. Stopping tobacco use has many health benefits, including lower risks for many types of cancer and cardiovascular diseases (e.g., stroke, heart diseases), and longer life expectancy. Some cigarette smokers try to quit smoking by switching from cigarettes to products that they believe to be less harmful than cigarettes.