April is National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month – a time for us to celebrate and honor the diversity in our community and to raise awareness about the unique health challenges faced by people who are Asian, Latino, African American, American Indian and of other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
We encourage everyone to take part in National Minority Health Month by learning more about the health disparities that exist, and by taking steps to promote health and wellness in your own life and community.
During Minority Health Month, we will share information to help people learn more about staying healthy. Make sure to follow us on Facebook!
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We are also partnering with Holy Spirit Catholic Church to host a community health fair and Black Kids Adventure to bring you free outdoor fun!
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Hypertension
Hypertension is when your blood pressure is too high. African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to have hypertension. Studies also show that both Hispanics and African Americans have higher rates of uncontrolled hypertension, which can lead to several serious health problems.
- Hispanic Individuals are 50% more likely to die from diabetes compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
- Hispanics are 1.7 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
- African Americans are 1.8 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
- Diabetic African Americans are 2.3 times more likely to experience lower limb amputations due to diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
Diabetes
Did you know that Black and Hispanic individuals are more likely to develop diabetes and experience its negative effects, like vision loss and blindness?
- Hispanic Individuals are 50% more likely to die from diabetes compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
- Hispanics are 1.7 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
- African Americans are 1.8 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
- Diabetic African Americans are 2.3 times more likely to experience lower limb amputations due to diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites.
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