Census Tract 37.

05
Julie Zuckerman
Kimberly Wallace
Tyler Dunker
Meghan Callahan
Census Tract 37.05
 Pictures And Statistics
Core
1. Predominantly Hispanic or
Latino
2. Families with middle age adults
and children
3. Predominantly Spanish and
English speaking
4. Few grocery store options limited
to Food City and Mexico Lindo*
5. Community largely consists of
residential housing and places of
worship (12 churches)
6. No art or sculptures
 Subsystems
Education: Elvira Headstart, Elvira ES, Challenger MS, San Miguel Catholic HS, and Math & Science Success Academy
are within CT. The CT is part of the Sunnyside Unified School District. Valencia Library just outside the CT is the closest
library.
Safety and transportation: 291 reported crimes within past 3 months with 13 registered sex offenders in CT. Security
guards are at schools. Local police and firemen are outside the CT. Two roads of the CT have bus stations. Road
conditions are poorly lit and have pot holes.
Politics and government: City Ward 1 with council member Regina Romero. County District 5 with supervisor Richard
Elias. State legislative district 3 with Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford and Representatives Sally Ann Gonzales and
Macario Saldate. Congressional Representative Raul Grijalva
Communication: Library is the primary source of communication with newsletters, flyers, and Wi-Fi access
Health and social services: Hospitals and clinics are located outside the census tract approximately 2 miles away. 2
dental care offices and a walgreens pharmacy are in CT.
Economics: Median household income is $30,607 compared to Pima County income of $46,162. 32.2% of the CT is
living in poverty compared to Pima County at 19.3%
Physical environment: Majority of homes were built between 1960-1979 and now appear run-down and trashed.
Single families mostly occupy the homes.
Recreation: Besides the private recreation centers at the schools, there are no sites within CT. Outside the CT is
Mission Manor Park, Boys and Girls Club, and a Fitness Center among other outside resources. Majority of restaurants
are fast food services and a casino bar and cafe just outside CT.
 Key informant interview
list:
How we collected data Public Health Nurse
Windshield Survey Walgreens

Food City
American Community Survey-Census
Pima Maps- And related statistics Deacon at Santa Monica

Several governmental sites such as Banner South Security

AZleg.gov, library.pima.gov, and
tucsonaz.gov Dentist

Firefighters
Google maps
Librarians
Crimereports.com
School Athletic Director
Local business websites such as
walgreens.com, cvs.com, and Realtor
opencaredental.com
Police
Community Strengths Family & Religion
According to key informants, the
ethnic background of Catholic
religion and hispanic culture create a
sense of unity and strong family
ties within the CT.
Housing is passed down between
generations so families stay
connected between grandparents,
children, and grandchildren.
12 churches in the community create
a strong spiritual and community
bond.
 Priority Concerns
Crime: Poor Nutrition:
Crimes within the past 3 months Key informant said, The health problems here are diabetes and
Violent: 66 obesity. Not a lot of food options.
Property: 134 With limited supermarkets and many fast food restaurants, limited
Quality of Life: 91 food options are available which hinders obesity and diabetes rates.

Diabetes:
Substance Abuse: Based off of key informant interviews, the limited healthy
Key informant said, Alcohol and drug
food options and obesity rates contribute to the rise in
addiction is one of the biggest [problem] I
have seen recently. People deviating from diabetes within the community.
programs, resources, and medical advice and
go back to the alcohol or drug abuse. Some
recover from it but then they go right back to
where they began.
Diagnosis
At risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes among residents within census tract 37.05
in Tucson related to limited availability of fresh produce, high poverty levels within the
community, and lack of nutritional education as demonstrated by 15 fast food
restaurants, 1 ethnic-oriented grocery store, a high poverty level of 32.2%, and a key
informant statement from the manager of the local market stating, They also are not
very educated as to the different healthy options available to them. Also, the Latino
culture is predominant here and typically they are really not too worried about what
they are eating and buying so long as they can feed their families.
Inadequate Nutrient Consumption Intervention
Project Name: Eat Smart Live Strong

Nutrition consumption information booth at the Valencia Library

from 3:00-4:00pm
Community members attending the library were welcomed to
talk with us regarding healthy nutrient consumption
Poster board provided factual information while interactive
activities encouraged eating healthy snacks like fruit
Healthy fruits and vegetables were provided as prizes for
activities
 EBP Literature Support
Eat Smart, Live Strong Program (USDA Approved)
Nutrition education can positively
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full affect the consumption of fruits and
/10.1080/21551197.2015.1007199?s vegetables among low-income
croll=top&needAccess=true seniors.
Intervention group consumed a net of
a 0.5 cup more of fruit and vegetables
Control Group: no education sessions per day than the comparison group,
suggesting the program may have
Intervention Group: 4 sessions of increased participants consumption
nutrition and education program of fruit and vegetables by about 0.5
called Eat Smart and Live Strong cup per day.

Evaluation
What benefits do you see in eating
fruits and vegetables?
Student nurses will ask participants
what meal they could add fruits or
vegetables too. What meal could
you add fruits or vegetables too?
Results:

Results: 13/15 Participants answered in various

ways including:
13/15 Participants answered in various
ways including: Yogurt

Digestion Rice Bowls

Energy Stir Fry

Weight Loss Lasagna

Live Longer Cereal

 Questions?

Future Suggestions:

Encourage healthy snacks and education toward children

Collaboration with school resources like a community garden or a cooking classes in school

References:
Hersey, J. C., Cates, S. C., Blitstein, J. L., Kosa, K. M., Santiago Rivera, O. J., Contreras,
D. A.,...Berman, D. A. (2015). Eat smart, live strong intervention increases fruit and
vegetable consumption among low-income older adults. Journal of Nutrition in
Gerontology and Geriatrics, 34(1), 66-80. doi:10.1080/21551197.2015.1007199