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Abstract

African Americans are the second largest minority population in the United States. They are at greater risk for many diseases, especially those associated with low-income, stressful life conditions, lack of access to primary health care, and negating health behaviors such as violence, poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, and lack of importance placed on seeking primary health care early. In addition, African Americans carry the burden of several diseases, which is reflected in higher rates of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, stroke, hepatitis, cancer, asthma, and human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). This chapter provides insight and knowledge regarding the health status, traditions, values, beliefs, and practices of African Americans and implications for culturally specific patient care.

The current chapter is a revision written by Josepha Campinha-Bacote of the original chapter in the previous edition of the book.

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