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AFRICAN
AMERICAN HEALTH
HEART
DISEASE, STROKE, & AFRICAN AMERICANS
Cardiovascular
disease is the leading cause of death for
African-American men and women.
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Cardiovascular
disease and stroke cause 40.1 percent of all American
deaths—1 out of 2.5 deaths.
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African
Americans are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease
and stroke death than Caucasians.
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The
prevalence of hypertension in African Americans in the
United States is among the highest in the world.
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Compared
with Caucasians, African Americans develop high blood
pressure at an earlier age, and their average blood pressure
is much higher. As a result, African Americans have a
1.5 times greater rate of heart disease deaths and a 1.8
times greater rate of fatal stroke.
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African
Americans and Caucasians in the southeastern United States
have a greater prevalence of high blood pressure and higher
death rates from stroke than those in other regions of
the country.
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Physical
inactivity is more prevalent among African Americans than
Caucasians. Among African Americans, 46 percent of men
and 57.1 percent of women are sedentary, with no leisure-time
physical activity. African Americans are one of the least
active groups in terms of overall physical activity.
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Among
non-Hispanic blacks age 18 and older, 46.0 percent of
men and 57.1 percent of women report no leisure-time physical
activity.
We
need to get busy with our health. The links below will help!
AFRICAN
AMERICAN HEALTH LINKS
Office
of Minority Health
Improves
the health of racial and ethnic populations through effective health
policies
Reduce
Risk for Heart Disease – Tools for African Americans
African-American
men and women are disproportionately affected by heart disease
Black
Womens Health
Dedicated
to health and wellness of today's African American women
Prostate
Info for Black Men
African
American men have an increased risk for prostate cancer
American
Diabetes Association African American Program
A
groundbreaking program was created to increase diabetes awareness
among those most at risk
Impact
on Black Health Research
Research
studies have documented major disparities between key health indicators
Celebrating
Life Foundation
African
American women speak out about breast cancer
Health
Disparities Among African Americans
Disparities
and major health conditions adversely affecting the African American
Health
Watch
Taking
A Stand For Minority Health
All
About Black Health
Stay
informed on health related issues as they affect Blacks and minorities
at risk
The
Minority Health Network
Web-based
information for individuals interested in the health of minority groups
National
Black Child Development Institute
Improving
and protecting the lives of children
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