Title: Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
Headings: Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
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Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Heart Disease?
African-Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, yet they're less likely to get the care they need.
African-Americans and Heart Failure
African-Americans and Health Care

Content: When he started having swelling in his legs and shortness of breath, that's when he went to the hospital." Doctors diagnosed the leaking valve and performed surgery, but "it was too late for him," Drummond says. He died a few weeks after his surgery. Besides a strong family history, Drummond has other risk factors for heart disease. She was diagnosed with high blood pressure at age 28 and with type 2 diabetes about five years ago. After years of unsuccessfully trying to control her blood pressure with diet and exercise, she now takes medications. She's under a doctor's regular care, and she stays fit and eats healthy foods. " I work hard. I go to the gym to help control my hypertension and diabetes. I take the meds, I watch my sodium intake, and I work at keeping my weight within normal range."