The 7 Deadliest Diseases in the Black Community
Excessive stress can lead to long-lasting and cumulative damage to the body and brain, resulting in deteriorating health in early adulthood among Black populations. 2. Heart Disease. One of …
Study: Blacks in U.S. remain at higher heart disease risk than whites
2021年10月5日 · Researchers are reporting that black Americans have remained at higher risk for heart disease than whites for the past 20 years, despite a significant reduction in the overall …
This Spotlight explores racial and ethnic disparities in three heart disease topic areas: deaths, reported prevalence, and risk factors. Even though four clinical risk factors—hypertension, …
Illegal Drugs and Heart Disease - American Heart Association
2024年1月11日 · Most illegal drugs can have adverse cardiovascular effects, ranging from an abnormal heart rate to a heart attack. Injecting illegal drugs also can lead to cardiovascular …
Black People, Heart Disease and Stroke
2024年1月10日 · High blood pressure, overweight and obesity and diabetes are common conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Here’s how they affect Black …
Heart Disease in African Americans: What You Need to Know - Healthline
2023年2月8日 · We discuss why African Americans may develop heart disease earlier and have worse outcomes, as well as provide info on prevention and management.
Why Heart Disease Is an Even Greater Threat to Black Adults
2022年3月3日 · The most common conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in Black women and men are hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity, and diabetes. Let’s …
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: What Black Men Need To Know
Silent heart attack symptoms can appear so mild that they are barely noticed, if at all. They are detected later, usually when patients undergo an electrocardiogram to check their heart’s …
Perspective: Cardiovascular Disease among Young African American Males
2017年12月7日 · Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of premature death among middle-aged African American males, who as youth have a higher prevalence of CVD …
Black Americans and Heart Disease | Detroit Medical Center - DMC Hospital
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IS THE #1 CAUSE OF DEATH FOR BLACK AMERICANS IN THE U.S. Black Americans are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke than …