Top Serious Health Concers for African Americans

Top Serious Health Concerns for African Americans

-- Cardiovascular Disease--The #1 killer of African Americans.

-- Diabetes--3.2 million African Americans have diabetes, yet more than 33% do not know it.

-- Vitamin D Deficiency--Low Vitamin D has been associated with several types of cancer as well as certain autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus.

-- HIV/AIDS--Nearly half of the people who get HIV/AIDS are African American, suffering more deaths than any other race.

-- Cancer--Lung, Breast, Colon, and Prostate--African American men are 35% more likely to die from prostate or colon cancer than Caucasian men and African American women are 18% more likely to die from breast cancer because of a genetic predisposition to aggressive forms of cancer. Risk Factors: Food and Fitness-a poor eating plan and lack of exercise, Environmental Carcinogens-a carcinogen is a substance that is known or believed to cause cancer. Environmental carcinogens:
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"This is a national tragedy," says Dr. Reginald S. Fowler, a member of the MDVIP nationwide network of doctors specializing in preventive and personalized healthcare. "The good news is that the risk of early death among African Americans can be reduced with a comprehensive annual physical examination, nutritional counseling, as well as talking and listening to patients."

Cardiovascular Disease--The number one killer of all Americans but several studies show it is far worse for African Americans who are at greater risk for coronary disease or stroke. Poor nutrition, lack of exercise, cigarette smoking and family history coupled with high blood pressure and cholesterol concerns are the significant contributors to the development of these diseases. Dr. Fowler says that proper nutrition and exercise is the key to reversing the downward spiral. He adds that eating fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel which contain omega 3 fatty acids can help significantly. Also, cholesterol and blood pressure lowering drugs can be beneficial.

-- Diabetes--African Americans have more complications.

 Vitamin D Deficiency--African Americans have larger amounts of melanin which filters sunlight and decreases the absorption of the sun's rays necessary for Vitamin D production. Dr. Fowler says there are few sources of Vitamin D other than sunlight and milk. Cheese and other dairy products are less effective. In addition, many African Americans are lactose intolerant, so the most common food sources are not options. Vitamin D supplements are the answer!

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