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The 10 Leading Causes of Death African American Population, U.S.,
2004
Click on the cause of death for a CDC fact sheet.
In addition, Blacks or African Americans have disproportionately high
prevalence of the following conditions and risk factors:
2004
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Unintentional injuries - Preventing Injury and Violence Information
- Homicide - CDC Violence Prevention Information
- Nephritis, Nephrotic syndrome, and Nephrosis (bka Kidney
Disease) - Chronic lower respiratory disease
- HIV/AIDS - CDC Fact Sheet
- Septicemia
Click on the cause of death for a CDC fact sheet.
In addition, Blacks or African Americans have disproportionately high
prevalence of the following conditions and risk factors:
- Hypertension
- Infant mortality - CDC Fact Sheet
- Tuberculosis (TB)
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Resources (Brochures, Handouts & Slides)
CDC African American Brochure (pdf)
CDC African American Handout (pdf)
Slides showing Disparity (ppt) - PowerPoint Presentation on the Office of Minority
BlackDoctor.org
BlackWomensHealth.org
Government Resources
CDC
Black or African American NEWS Page - MMWR and other articles related to the topics of African Americans and Health Disparities.
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)
National Immunization Program (NIP)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
African American Health Medline Plus
Blacks or African Americans Healthfinder
Cancer Health Disparities National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Sources
Census Bureau, Census 2000 Brief: Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin, 2000.(pdf)
The Black Population, 2000 (pdf) US Census Bureau Brief
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Health U.S., 2006, Table 27.(pdf)
The Health Care Challenge: Acknowledging Disparity, Confronting Discrimination, and Ensuring Equality. United States Commission on Civil Rights, Sept.
1999.
Census Bureau Glossary of Terms: Race, 2000.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Provisional Guidance on the Implementation of the 1997 Standards for Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, 2000.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Provisional Guidance on the Implementation of the 1997 Standards for Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, 2000.
Office of Management and Budget Recommendations from the Interagency Committee for the Review of the Racial and Ethnic Standards to the Office of
Management and Budget Concerning Changes to the Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, 1997.
Census Bureau, Census 2000.
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Health U.S., 2002, Table 28.4 The Health Care Challenge: Acknowledging Disparity, Confronting Discrimination,
and Ensuring Equality. United States Commission on Civil Rights, Sept. 1999.
Healthy People 2010.
Notes
Census 2000 adheres to the federal standards for collecting and presenting data on race and Hispanic origin as established by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) in October 1997 and subsequent guidelines. One of the most important changes for Census 2000 was the revision of the questions on race and
Hispanic origin to better reflect the country’s growing diversity. The federal government considers race and Hispanic origin to be two separate and distinct
concepts. In addition, Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders are counted as two separate and distinct racial groups.
Because of these changes, the Census 2000 data on race are not directly comparable with data from the 1990 census or earlier censuses. Caution must be
used when interpreting changes in the racial composition of the U.S. population over time.
BlackDoctor.org retains all rights to information obtained and content housed on said website.
CDC African American Brochure (pdf)
CDC African American Handout (pdf)
Slides showing Disparity (ppt) - PowerPoint Presentation on the Office of Minority
BlackDoctor.org
BlackWomensHealth.org
Government Resources
CDC
Black or African American NEWS Page - MMWR and other articles related to the topics of African Americans and Health Disparities.
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)
National Immunization Program (NIP)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
African American Health Medline Plus
Blacks or African Americans Healthfinder
Cancer Health Disparities National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Sources
Census Bureau, Census 2000 Brief: Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin, 2000.(pdf)
The Black Population, 2000 (pdf) US Census Bureau Brief
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Health U.S., 2006, Table 27.(pdf)
The Health Care Challenge: Acknowledging Disparity, Confronting Discrimination, and Ensuring Equality. United States Commission on Civil Rights, Sept.
1999.
Census Bureau Glossary of Terms: Race, 2000.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Provisional Guidance on the Implementation of the 1997 Standards for Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, 2000.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Provisional Guidance on the Implementation of the 1997 Standards for Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, 2000.
Office of Management and Budget Recommendations from the Interagency Committee for the Review of the Racial and Ethnic Standards to the Office of
Management and Budget Concerning Changes to the Standards for the Classification of Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, 1997.
Census Bureau, Census 2000.
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Health U.S., 2002, Table 28.4 The Health Care Challenge: Acknowledging Disparity, Confronting Discrimination,
and Ensuring Equality. United States Commission on Civil Rights, Sept. 1999.
Healthy People 2010.
Notes
Census 2000 adheres to the federal standards for collecting and presenting data on race and Hispanic origin as established by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) in October 1997 and subsequent guidelines. One of the most important changes for Census 2000 was the revision of the questions on race and
Hispanic origin to better reflect the country’s growing diversity. The federal government considers race and Hispanic origin to be two separate and distinct
concepts. In addition, Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders are counted as two separate and distinct racial groups.
Because of these changes, the Census 2000 data on race are not directly comparable with data from the 1990 census or earlier censuses. Caution must be
used when interpreting changes in the racial composition of the U.S. population over time.
BlackDoctor.org retains all rights to information obtained and content housed on said website.
Each of us needs a certain amount of energy every day to function. Depending on your height, weight, gender, age and activity level
determine how much food or “fuel” you need. Just like an SUV has a larger fuel tank than most standard sized-sedans, our bodies
work the same way too.
So, how do you figure out how much food you need?
determine how much food or “fuel” you need. Just like an SUV has a larger fuel tank than most standard sized-sedans, our bodies
work the same way too.
So, how do you figure out how much food you need?
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article "Being The Best Me I Can Be"
Published Sept. 01, 08
Ok, so that’s the 411 on the nutrition basics, but for most of us, our favorite foods don’t fit into
these “recommended guidelines.” How do we develop healthy eating habits without
completely giving up the “soul food” that so many of us love and have grown up on for years?
Well, the good news is that moderation is an important part of healthy eating. You don’t have
to live off carrots and lettuce all your life, but if you blend in those favorites foods with some
healthier choices, you’ll be able to still achieve a healthy balance. Here are some tips you
can use to enjoy your favorite meals.
these “recommended guidelines.” How do we develop healthy eating habits without
completely giving up the “soul food” that so many of us love and have grown up on for years?
Well, the good news is that moderation is an important part of healthy eating. You don’t have
to live off carrots and lettuce all your life, but if you blend in those favorites foods with some
healthier choices, you’ll be able to still achieve a healthy balance. Here are some tips you
can use to enjoy your favorite meals.
 | No Fry Zone! Frying adds more fat to foods, so when at all possible, try baking or boiling | |
| instead of eating fried foods often. If you still love that fried chicken and can’t live without it, fry less. Try to eat more baked meats and treat yourself to something fried maybe once or twice a month. |
| Cancel the fat! When cooking foods that call for ingredients like butter, milk, lard, oil and | |
| other ingredients that may have a lot of fat, try including lower fat options. You can use low- fat or skim milk instead of whole milk and egg whites instead of whole eggs. You can also try using oils that contain more unsaturated fat like olive oil, rather than cooking with saturated fats (these tend to be worse on the heart) like butter and Crisco. |
| Lean back on some types of meat! Some types of meats contain large amounts of fat, so | |
| try choosing leaner cuts of meat that naturally have less fat. Red meat contains a lot of fat, so when you buy it read the label and chooses cuts of meat that have less fat. Also, try products made from poultry, like turkey bacon and turkey sausage, rather than pork products. You can also choose lean cuts of chicken and turkey in your favorite recipes. If buying the leaner cuts of meat, it can be a little pricey; an alternative is using less meat and adding more vegetables to your meal. You can also buy inexpensive meats like chicken thighs, wings and drumsticks and remove the skin before cooking them to reduce the amount of fat that you consume. |
| Pass it on! Our biggest challenge in this fight is - not knowing. If you are trying to eat right, | |
| pass the knowledge on to someone else. Find fun ways to make new foods and add nutritious value to the ones you already love. Pass it on to your family, your friends, your neighbors and your coworkers. What you learn and how you use it can very well help someone else that has been trying to figure out what they can do in their own lives. Be a support system for one another and support each other to learn new ways to enjoy food, but choose wisely at the same time. |
Ok, so there you have it. Eating healthy is possible and taking baby steps each day can add up to huge calorie (and health) savings in the
end. You don’t have to give up everything you love, just remember what you put in is what you get out. When you add more low-calorie,
high nutrient and low-fat foods into your diet, you’re adding the best of the best fuel to the system. Just like we take excellent care of our
rides, our clothes and our hair, we need to start taking good care of our bodies too. Unlike material items, you can’t trade it in for a new
one when the old one gives out. The body we have is the one we have for life and no matter what our life circumstances are, we can
make the best of what we have to build a healthier body from the inside out. As a people that have overcome adversity for hundreds of
years, we can overcome this health epidemic that is affecting us. With a little creativity and lots of love and support to encourage one
another and overcome obstacles together, you two can learn the secrets to a healthier, happier life and find ways to be the BEST ME I
CAN BE!
Stay tuned for chapter two in this series: taking small steps toward a physically active lifestyle!
end. You don’t have to give up everything you love, just remember what you put in is what you get out. When you add more low-calorie,
high nutrient and low-fat foods into your diet, you’re adding the best of the best fuel to the system. Just like we take excellent care of our
rides, our clothes and our hair, we need to start taking good care of our bodies too. Unlike material items, you can’t trade it in for a new
one when the old one gives out. The body we have is the one we have for life and no matter what our life circumstances are, we can
make the best of what we have to build a healthier body from the inside out. As a people that have overcome adversity for hundreds of
years, we can overcome this health epidemic that is affecting us. With a little creativity and lots of love and support to encourage one
another and overcome obstacles together, you two can learn the secrets to a healthier, happier life and find ways to be the BEST ME I
CAN BE!
Stay tuned for chapter two in this series: taking small steps toward a physically active lifestyle!
| Go Green! Vegetables contain lots of nutrients like vitamins and minerals which help our | |
| bodies to stay healthy and strong. Try the half & half rule: when you fix a plate, fix vegetables on half your plate and meat and starches on the other half. Incorporating your favorite veggies during breakfast (like in omelets made from egg-whites) can be a good way to get closer to those 5 servings of vegetables a day that we should all try to get. |
| Palms in the air! Be mindful of your portions. Many of us simply don’t know that our | |
| portions are larger than recommended, which means many of us can easily eat too much during our first few meals of the day. The average person’s palm contains the key to the portion mystery. When fixing foods, put palm-sized portions on your plate. This is typically equal to one serving. So when you think of 3 servings of meat per day, three-palm sized portions doesn’t seem that large anymore, does it? This applies to everything we eat, from rice, pasta, cereal, meats, vegetables and sweets. |
| Sugar is in more than just Kool-Aid! Sugars are in about EVERYTHING we eat. Grain | |
| products like rice, pasta and cereal and sweets contain the most, but there are small amount of sugar in vegetables, fruit and in the majority of beverages that we drink. Try to limit the amount of sugar you add to foods because your body can get it naturally from many foods. If you love sweet drinks, you don’t have to give them up completely. Just add a little less sugar when you make it, drink less beverages that have sugar in them and balance it off by drinking more water. For every glass of a sugary-drink you drink, drink a glass of water afterward. That should help you balance out what you love with what your body needs. Also, monitor your bread and grain. These contain lots of carbohydrates (also known as simple and complex sugars) and can easily add on to the excess calories that sneak into our diet. You’re best bet is to choose bread and grain products made from 100% whole wheat. This is a healthier choice for bread, pasta, rice and cereal and whole wheat products contains lots of other important nutrients that are good for your diet, like vitamins, mineral and fiber. |
The best answer to that question is to ask your doctor, or better yet maybe get a
referral to a nutritionist. They can help you determine how much fuel your body
needs on a daily basis. If this option presents a challenge for you, you can
always use the Internet and find a helping calorie calculator tool. One
suggestion is the Daily Energy Expenditure tool available through Health Status
(http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/dee). While the best and most
accurate information will come from your doctor, you can use resources like
Health Status and other health websites, with caution of course.
Once you know about how many calories you need each day, you can use this
information to help you figure out how much you are currently eating. A good
thing to do next is develop a food diary. Each day, write down what you eat and
drink and add up the calories. Over a few days time, you’ll be able to see if your
eating not enough, just enough at all, or if you need to cut back to stay within
your target calorie intake. You can also compare your food diary to the FDA’s
Food Guide Pyramid to see if you’re getting enough of the food groups that are
recommended for optimal health and wellness.
referral to a nutritionist. They can help you determine how much fuel your body
needs on a daily basis. If this option presents a challenge for you, you can
always use the Internet and find a helping calorie calculator tool. One
suggestion is the Daily Energy Expenditure tool available through Health Status
(http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/dee). While the best and most
accurate information will come from your doctor, you can use resources like
Health Status and other health websites, with caution of course.
Once you know about how many calories you need each day, you can use this
information to help you figure out how much you are currently eating. A good
thing to do next is develop a food diary. Each day, write down what you eat and
drink and add up the calories. Over a few days time, you’ll be able to see if your
eating not enough, just enough at all, or if you need to cut back to stay within
your target calorie intake. You can also compare your food diary to the FDA’s
Food Guide Pyramid to see if you’re getting enough of the food groups that are
recommended for optimal health and wellness.
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By BF Health Editor Shanise DeMar
Published Sept. 01, 08
Published Sept. 01, 08
BlackFrederick.com welcomes our newest partner, Health page staff editor Shanise DeMar.
Shanise DeMar is an Associate consultant with The Lewin Group, a health and human services policy
research and consulting firm in Northern, VA. Shanise received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hood
College and also received a Master of Public Health degree from Temple University. Shanise has taught
college-level courses in nutrition and health and has worked for the state and federal government,
universities and other institutions on various initiatives covering cancer and HIV/AIDS research,
maternal and child health, early childhood development and abstinence education.
Shanise DeMar is an Associate consultant with The Lewin Group, a health and human services policy
research and consulting firm in Northern, VA. Shanise received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hood
College and also received a Master of Public Health degree from Temple University. Shanise has taught
college-level courses in nutrition and health and has worked for the state and federal government,
universities and other institutions on various initiatives covering cancer and HIV/AIDS research,
maternal and child health, early childhood development and abstinence education.