Description |
xii, 321 pages : illustrations; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
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. |
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. |
Subject(S) |
African Americans -- Health and hygiene.
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Health and hygiene.
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Health.
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ISBN |
9780757005077 (paperback) |
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0757005071 (paperback) |
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