Of the 950,00 people who die annually from Heart Disease, 69% are African American.
Black men are 46% more likely to die than White men, and Black women are 69% more likely.
63% of Black men are sedentary, the numbers for Black women jump to 68%.
Black women are 40% more likely to be obese compared to Black men.
Contributing factors:
Sedentary Lifestyle
Improper Diet
Obesity
Stroke:
Stroke affects 2% of Americans overall, however on average, 88% of African Americans, die from a stroke because they don't seek proper medical attention.
Contributing Factors:
Smoking
High Bloodpressure
Improper Diet
Obesity
Diabetes: (Type II Adult onset)
Type II dibetes affects more than 2.6 million African-Americans
1 in 4 Black women over the age of 55 have Diabetes
Contributing Factors:
Family History of Diabetes
Over the age of 45
Sedentarty Lifestyle
Improper Diet
Obesity
*This information was taking from "Health and Healing" for African-Americans. A Heart & Soul Book. Published by Rodale Press, Inc
