Other Illnesses

Black people suffer from various illnesses and conditions more often and more severely than people of other races. The causes of these "health disparities" vary. Much of the disproportionate illness and death in the Black community is associated with certain conditions. Information about some of these conditions follows:

Heart Disease and Stroke

American Heart Association

Search Your Heart Program for African Americans

• Search Your Heart Program Intro
• Heart Disease and Stroke
• Key Facts
• Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Search Your Heart Program PDF

American Stroke Association

The Power to End Stroke Program for African Americans

• Power to End Stroke Program Intro
• Reduce your risk
• Recognize the signs
• Respond quickly
• Take the Pledge
• Power Ambassadors

Diabetes

• African Americans and Diabetes, American Diabetes Association
• National Diabetes Fact Sheet, Centers for Disease Control
• Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association
• Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk Info, American Heart Association

High Blood Pressure

National Heart and Lung Institute

• Prevent/Control High Blood Pressure, What Every African American Should Know
• Protect Your Heart from High Blood Pressure

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