Part of our effort should empower Black Ohioans and all patients to live healthy lives and know the warning signs of diseases for which they are at higher risk.
Higher risk for heart disease
Ajay Vallakati Guest columnist
As a cardiologist I am encouraged by the recent attention to health disparities, particularly among African Americans. Health care providers and systems must do better to ensure every person receives the care and treatments they need.
Part of our effort should empower Black Ohioans and all patients to live healthy lives and know the warning signs of diseases for which they are at higher risk.
According to the Office of Minority Health, which is part of the Department for Health and Human Services, African Americans are generally at higher risk for heart diseases, as well as diabetes, stroke, HIV/AIDS, cancer, asthma and some other chronic illnesses.