African American Women have a 31% breast cancer mortality rate- the highest of any US racial or ethnic group.
Click to access BCPP_African-American-Women-and-Breast-Cancer_10_24_2018.pdf
Research indicates there are social, economic, behavioral and biological reasons for this:
- Black women are more likely to have diabetes, heart disease and obesity;
- Black women are less likely to be breastfed after childbirth;
- Black women are more likely to have inadequate health insurance or access to health care facilities; and
- Black women get more aggressive forms of the disease and are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age.
Research also shows that black women partake in products with worrisome ingredients, such as:
- Skin lighteners;
- Hair relaxers;
- Brazilian blow out treatments; and
- Acrylic nails.
Black Women and Breast Cancer: Why Disparities Persist and How to End Them
Mammograms and self-exams are a must!
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