Title: The 7 Deadliest Diseases For Blacks | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
Headings: The 7 Deadliest Diseases For Blacks
The 7 Deadliest Diseases For Blacks
Why These Disparities?
Black Americans & Lung Disease
Blacks & Heart Disease
Blacks & Diabetes
Blacks & Sickle Cell Anemia
How Are These Disparities Being Dealt With For The Future?
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Content: Why? “ There are a couple of reasons for this,” Graham says. “ One is that 71% of Blacks versus 58% of white Americans live in communities that violate federal air pollution standards. When we look at Blacks in terms of demographic distribution, they are more likely to be located near, if not next to, transportation corridors, and to places where the air is drawn.” Another reason is that a higher percentage of Blacks than whites live close to toxic waste dumps — and to the factories that produce this waste. “The environment is involved, and there is potential genetic susceptibility — but we also have to talk about the fact that Blacks’ social and economic status lags behind that of Caucasians,” Graham says. “ And low socioeconomic status is linked to more disease.” Blacks & Heart Disease
Heart disease and stroke also disproportionately affect Blacks. Why? “What sets the stage for the more aggressive and higher incidence of heart disease in Blacks is a very high incidence of high blood pressure,” Yancy says. “