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April is Minority Health Month!

NetWellness' African American Health Center

According to the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities, over the last twenty years, the overall health of our nation has improved significantly, however there are persistently higher rates of disease and death in African Americans as well as other minority populations. Some of the reasons why health disparities exist are lack of access to health care, poverty, discrimination and cultural barriers.

Although the statistics are high regarding the state of African American health, there is still good news! Many of the conditions that impact the health of African Americans can be reduced today by making changes in our lifestyle. Healthy Choices

Lifestyle changes you can make:

Learn more about:

Real Men, Real Issues: What African American Men Need to Know
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Minority Health - the Meaning of Risk factors
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