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
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Sarah Lewis, PharmD

Content: 8 Conditions With Higher Risk for African Americans
8 Conditions With Higher Risk for African Americans
By Sarah Lewis, PharmD
Last Updated: May 1, 2020
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It’s true that your race plays a role in the health challenges you are prone to and how likely you are to die from them. Cultural, economic and social factors can also influence health and health outcomes. For African Americans, the good news is you are living longer as a group. During the first 15 years of this century, the death rate for African Americans declined by 25%. However, there are still disparities in the incidence and death rates for certain diseases. Here’s a look at the top health concerns for Black Americans. Knowing your risks of these conditions can help you make positive changes to take control of your health. 1
Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the number one killer of all Americans.