The Athletic: Alex Rodriguez Balances His Life As An MLB Analyst, NBA Co-Owner and Advocate For Gum Disease Awareness

"Continuing his professional journey, Rodriguez became involved in a personal campaign to raise awareness about gum disease.

A recent study from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health found that oral health disparities affecting the most vulnerable populations across the United States “particularly impact Latino communities.”' Additional studies show that gum disease may be associated with an increased risk of other chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which also have a major impact on the Latino community.

This is why Rodriguez is passionate about this cause: helping to provide knowledge, facilitate access to dental care and combat the factors that impact access to care."

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