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Black Men's Health

African American males have their own health issues. We look at conditions and diseases where black men are more at risk than their white counterparts. Health statistics show the differences of the health of blacks in America. Men's Health looks at the reasons of disadvantaged health outcomes

Osteoporosis in Men

Osteoporosis in Men

African American Health Statistics

Black American men suffer far worse health than any other racial group in America.

Pancreatitis

African Americans males aged between 35-64 are 10 times more at risk of developing pancreatitis than any other group. This serious disease affects around 80,000 people a year in America alone.

Keloid Scars

Keloid scars don't just affect African American men but they are more susceptible to getting them. Keloid scars can be dramatic and the treatment options are not particularly effective

African American Drinking Patterns

Alcoholism Guide Buddy T on the concerns over evidence that moderate drinking appears to have no protective effects with African Americans.

African American health

Useful links resource from Medline Plus. Covers the latest news, research, nutrition and screening issues.

HIV

African Americans make up almost 38 percent of all AIDS cases reported in the United States, yet according to the U.S. Census Bureau, they comprise only 12 percent of the U.S. population. Fact sheet.

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