Title: 8 Conditions With Higher Risk for African Americans
Headings: 8 Conditions With Higher Risk for African Americans
8 Conditions With Higher Risk for African Americans
About The Author
Sarah Lewis, PharmD

Content: To assist in changing this, the Federal government supports efforts to increase awareness and opportunities for physical activity in underserved communities. 4
Diabetes
Diabetes is 60% more common among African Americans compared to non-Hispanic whites. They are also more likely to have serious complications from it, including end-stage kidney disease and limb amputations. And they are twice as likely to die from the disease. Risk factors for diabetes include some of the higher-risk African American health conditions already discussed. Having high blood pressure and being overweight or obese are two of the main ones. And having diabetes contributes to the risk of heart disease. So, all of these conditions and their solutions are closely related. 5
Stroke
Stroke is another condition that intertwines with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. All these conditions are risk factors for stroke.