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Reclaiming Our Health: A Guide to African American Wellness (Yale University Press Health & Wellness) by Michelle A. Gourdine, Catharine L. Love, Michelle A. Gourdine is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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According to the federal Office of Minority Health, African Americans "are affected by serious diseases and health conditions at far greater rates than other Americans." In fact, African Americans suffer an estimated 85,000 excess deaths every year from diseases we know how to prevent: heart disease, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes. In this important and accessible book, Dr. Michelle Gourdine provides African Americans with the knowledge and guidance they need to take charge of their well-being. __Reclaiming Our Health: A Guide to African American Wellness__ begins with an overview of the primary health concerns facing African Americans and explains who is at greatest risk of illness. Expanding on her career and life experiences as an African American physician, Dr. Gourdine presents key insights into the ways African American culture shapes health choices—how beliefs, traditions, and values can influence eating choices, exercise habits, and even the decision to seek medical attention. She translates extensive research into practical information and presents readers with concrete steps for achieving a healthier lifestyle, as well as strategies for navigating the h

Who reads Reclaiming Our Health: A Guide to African American Wellness (Yale University Press Health & Wellness)?

Author

Michelle A. Gourdine, Catharine L. Love, Michelle A. Gourdine

Publisher

Yale University Press

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9786613309181

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Medical, Health & Fitness