African Amercians dying too soon?
July 23, 2008 | Long Beach, California | Vetting explained
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Black people lead in all weight related diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity and certain cancers. Because of these dieases, we have the highest mortality rate among adults. Our health is the biggest issue facing the black community today.
My sister Cathy (photo right) died at age 49 after a lifetime of battling her weight.
When will we as a community get serious about our health?
I wrote a book called HUNGRY FOR MORE which encourages black people to get control of their physical and emotional well being for happier, more producitve lives.
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