The Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging 2015
DOI: 10.1002/9781118521373.wbeaa171
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Physical Health ofAfricanAmericans

Abstract: The United States is undergoing a demographic shift and the health profile of its citizens will largely reflect the health of minorities. African Americans represent the second largest minority group in the United States. This entry describes the health profile of African Americans using key health status indicators, discuss social determinants of health and how interventions might play a critical role in improving the health of African Americans, and conclude with recommendations.

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“…African Americans disproportionately experience health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, 1 die from health problems such as breast and other specific cancers, 2 and have less access to and lower quality healthcare. 3 Given these health disparities, health equity, “the principle underlying a commitment to reducing disparities in health and its determinants,” 4 is among the priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2020 5 and is the priority of the American Public Health Association.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…African Americans disproportionately experience health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, 1 die from health problems such as breast and other specific cancers, 2 and have less access to and lower quality healthcare. 3 Given these health disparities, health equity, “the principle underlying a commitment to reducing disparities in health and its determinants,” 4 is among the priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2020 5 and is the priority of the American Public Health Association.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%