black health issues
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Health
Why is Suicide a Growing Problem in the Black Community?
It’s no secret that African Americans – particularly teens – are dying by suicide at record levels.
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Black Experience
Black Children Less Likely than Whites to Receive Emergency CPR from Bystanders: Study
Black children are less likely than their white peers to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation from bystanders during emergencies, a new study…
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Black Experience
Mental Health Stigma Still Affecting African Americans
African Americans are no different when it comes to the prevalence of mental health conditions when compared to the rest…
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Black Experience
Medicaid Expansion May Reduce Infant Mortality Rate for Black Babies: Study
Thousands of Black lives could be saved provided they have access to health care, according to a report released this…
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Health
Blacks More Likely to Be Misdiagnosed with Schizophrenia: Study
African-Americans with severe depression are more likely to be misdiagnosed with schizophrenia, according to a new Rutgers University study.
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Health
Blacks’ Cancer Risk Still Higher than Others
African-Americans are at an increased risk for cancer — particularly pancreatic cancer.
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Study: Smoking Raises Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease in Blacks
African Americans who smoke appear to be at greater risk for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, new research has found.…
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Columnists
Ask Dr. Kevin: Shedding Light on the ‘Invisible Symptoms’ of Sickle Cell Disease
September was Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the United States. Every year at this time, I like to take a…
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Health
Foundation Shines Light on Sickle Cell for Awareness Month
During September, which is recognized as National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, thousands will mobilize to help those living and…
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Health
Taraji P. Henson Fights Mental Health Stigma
Taraji P. Henson is out to change the stigma about African Americans and mental health.
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