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WEBFind a Culturally Sensitive Doctor. Use our free doctor search to find a doctor in your area that will have compassion and listen to you and your concerns. Our doctors offer a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding you won’t find anywhere else. Research finds having a Black doctor results in a reduction in pain and anxiety for Black ...
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WEB5 days ago · September 22, 2024. Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects millions of women worldwide, particularly during and after menopause. It is characterized by…. Read More. BlackDoctor.org is the most comprehensive online health resource for African Americans. Learn about black health conditions, wellness, celebrity news & more!
The 7 Deadliest Diseases in the Black Community
WEBNext, here are seven of the diseases affecting African Americans the most: 7. Diabetes. 60% more common in Blacks than in whites. Blacks are up to 2.5 times more likely to suffer a limb amputation and up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer kidney disease than other people with diabetes. Blacks have twice the risk of diabetes as whites.
Cancer Resource Center for Black Americans - BlackDoctor.org
WEBMultiple Myeloma. An average of 7,000 new cases of multiple myeloma are diagnosed among Blacks every year. Myeloma is a cancer of immune system cells called plasma cells. Incidence rates for myeloma are 2.1 times higher in NH black men and 2.6 times higher in NH black women compared to NH white men and women.
Black Men Aren’t Superman: Health Screenings For Black Men at …
WEBThe average age for colorectal cancer screening begins at age 45. However, those at a higher risk, such as Black men and men with a family history of colorectal cancer should discuss whether they should start screening earlier with their doctor. A colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years while a virtual colonoscopy should be done every 5 years ...
Doctors Still Believe Black People Don't Feel Pain; And It's Being ...
WEBThe overall survey included 100 regular everyday people and over 400 medical students and residents of different racial groups, asking them what they thought about statements like “Black people’s nerve endings are less sensitive than white people’s nerve endings” (which the authors say is false) and “Whites are less likely to have a stroke than blacks” (which the authors say is true).
Covid-19 & Immunocompromised Care - BlackDoctor.org
WEBIn Partnership with the Black Coalition Against COVID. As Black Adults, it can be challenging to find trusted and up-to-date information when it comes to our health which is why The Black Coalition Against COVID (BCAC) and BDO have partnered together to create the COVID-19 Resource Center in order to …
Longevity - BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
WEBBDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health.
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Where Wellness & Culture Connect - BlackDoctor.org
WEBBDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health.