September 27, 2012 - Cancer is now the leading cause of death
among Hispanics in the US. That's according to a report released
by the American Cancer Society. The finding is due in part to
the younger age distribution of Hispanics. There are fewer
Hispanics in the United States over the age of 85, where heart
disease is predominant. The cancer death rate in Hispanics has
been on the decline since 2000. Cancer death rates for all
Americans have dropped since 1991. Also, Leon County School and
health officials are taking on big sugar and tobacco.
Superintendent Jackie Pons, Tallahassee Mayor John Marks and
others took time to talk to students at Leon High School about
the School District's 95210 initiative. It stands for 9 hours of
sleep, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 2 hours of screen
time, 1 hour of exercise and 0 tobacco products or sugary
drinks.