Doctors are warning of the increasing number of pre-adolescent children developing hypertension, which is often attributed to the obesity epidemic, and are urging parents to have their children’s blood pressure checked regularly.
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Health care officials wrestle with ongoing racial health disparities in nation’s capitalÂ
By Helen BezunehSpecial to the AFRO As the U.S. confronts a fresh surge of COVID-19 infections this winter, the ongoing issue of racial health disparities in D.C. continues to show nagging gaps. While D.C. is home for some of the nation’s highest ranked medical centers, data from the District’s eight wards show uneven health outcomes. […]
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Black advocates address social determinants of healthÂ
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Experts have long considered how racial disparities can play a part in the success or failure of achieving your best self. While Black people, like many Americans, make resolutions at the top of the year to address emotional, mental and physical health– they must also take into account the social […]