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Black health matters : the vital facts you must know to protect your health and that of your loved ones / Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD.

Summary:

"In Black Health Matters, Dr. Richard W. Walker examples the most common problems facing African Americans today--including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney failure, and more--explains the causes, and offers solutions in the form of healthy diet, exercise, nutritional supplements, and other lifestyle changes. The issue of racism in health is also addressed"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780757005077
  • ISBN: 0757005071
  • Physical Description: xii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Garden City Park, NY : Square One Publishers, [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The gut-microbiome-brain connection -- Obesity -- Hypertension -- Diabetes -- Cardiovascular disease -- Kidney disease -- Cancer -- The aging process -- Nutrition and diets -- Environmental health -- Sickle cell disease -- Oral health -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- A guide to dietary supplements.
Subject:
African Americans > Health and hygiene.

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