Question

select all that apply
which of the following health disparities are of special concern among african americans?
□ diabetes
□ high blood pressure
□ suicide
□ asthma
□ osteoporosis
□ obesity
□ stroke

Explanation:

To determine the health disparities of special concern among African Americans, we analyze each option:

• Diabetes: African Americans have a higher prevalence of diabetes compared to other groups.
• High blood pressure: This is a well - documented health disparity among African Americans, with higher rates.
• Suicide: Suicide rates are not a primary health disparity of special concern for African Americans (compared to other ethnic groups like Native Americans which have higher suicide rates).
• Asthma: African Americans, especially children, have higher rates of asthma and more severe cases.
• Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is more of a concern for older women, particularly of Caucasian or Asian descent, not a primary disparity for African Americans.
• Obesity: African Americans have higher rates of obesity, which is linked to other health issues.
• Stroke: African Americans have a higher risk of stroke, related to factors like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Answer:

A. diabetes, B. high blood pressure, D. asthma, F. obesity, G. stroke