Wednesday, February 15, 2012

African-Americans: Risk Factors for Heart Disease - Part 1

As we discussed in last weeks post, “Why African-Americans Are At Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease,” heart disease is the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.—but this is even more evident in the African-American community.     The...
8/31/09 6:17am

I am an African American male with heart disease. I am glad you have written these posts. 

9/ 3/09 5:10am

Hi there,

I hope you find the series helpful. Remember, if you have any queries please do let me know and I'll try to cover them in an article.

12/10/10 3:25am

Even if heart disease is linked with men more nowadays women have a great risk of heart diseases. Women are six fold more prone to heart disease related death as compared to breast cancer. Heart disease may not show symptoms prior which need to be watchful about. Some common symptoms are some forms of pain, discomfort sensation or pressure in the center of the trunk or chest. However chest pain is not mostly acute in females. Women and heart diseases has been a matter of concren hence your post will create awareness towards healthier life of people.