Author : Valiere Alcena
Release : 2001
Genre : Health & Fitness
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 758/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis The African American Women's Health Book by : Valiere Alcena
Download or read book The African American Women's Health Book written by Valiere Alcena. This book was released on 2001. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too often the medical profession overlooks the fact that African American (AA) women have special needs when it comes to their health. Alcena tackles many health issues pertaining particularly to AA women. Addresses the factors that predispose AA women to hypertension, & provides tips for prevention & treatment. Includes an extensive chapter on anemia, focusing on sickle cell anemia. Other sections offer information on stroke, cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, gynecological & obstetrical diseases, AIDS, depression, alcoholism, & drug addiction. Also discusses the social factors that affect the health of AA women. Throughout the text, he advocates the reform of the American health care system to better serve all U.S. citizens. Illus.