Racial Differences Exist for Infant Mortality Rates in America
After years of progress, researchers say there is a recent rise in mortality rates for black infants.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Mortality Rates for African Americans Decreased by 25%, CDC Says
The CDC report also found that they’re still more likely to die at an earlier age than whites.
Guidelines Differ for African-Americans on Statin Eligibility
More African-Americans at high risk of CV events are eligible for statin therapy under ACC/AHA guidelines.
Higher Asthma Mortality Seen in Black Children
This group has 6 times the odds of dying from the illness compared to whites and Hispanics.
US Black Population Still Disproportionately Affected by HIV/AIDS
Nearly 1 in 4 had progressed to AIDS at the time of diagnosis.
Specific Gene May Explain Need for Higher Doses of Methadone
This specific gene affects patients with African ancestry.
Older, Black Women Have Higher Cervical Cancer Mortality
Rates increased when women who had already undergone a hysterectomy were excluded.
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