Posts Tagged ‘Health Disparities’
Biological Weathering and Its Deadly Effect on Black Mothers
Racism is found to be a major factor in the high death rates and instances of chronic diseases in the Black community. This racism, in the form of Biological Weathering, can also have “deadly” effects on mothers before, during and after childbirth.
Read MoreThe 5 Worst States for Black People
Taking into account stats on education, health, incarceration rate, economics and general misery, these are some of the worst states for black people to live in.
Read MoreOrphans of Ebola Are Being Ostracized by Cautious Relatives
West African children whose parents have Ebola generally don’t have a support system because their parent(s) are dead and their extended families are too scared or don’t have the resources to take them in.
Read MoreWhy Black Women Die of Cancer
Harold P. Freeman examines the reason why breast cancer is more likely to be fatal for Black women than others.
Read MoreHow Well You Sleep May Hinge on Race
Research shows how Black Americans get less and poorer quality sleep than white Americans, and racism may play a role.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Are rising obesity costs the new second-hand smoke?
As Americans keep getting bigger, some people wonder whether obesity has replaced the financial cost of previous health issues.
Read MoreStudy Finds Racial Bias Among Doctors
Black patients may receive substandard care from medical providers, ultimately having a negative impact on their health.
Read MoreToo Many African-American Babies Born Too Soon
Black babies are more likely than their counterparts to be born premature, although it isn’t always clear this is the case.
Read MoreAfrican American Female HIV Rates Now Rival Africa
Black women make up a disproportionately large number of new HIV cases in the United States, comparing to rates in Africa.
Read MoreA New Study Shows Cervical Cancer Virus Harder To Clear In Black Women
The common STI that causes cervical cancer is more pernicious in Black women than women of other races according to research.
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