May Is National Stroke Month

I know there are a diverse group of people who visit this blog on a daily basis.But I want to specifically address African Americans.

African Americans are twice as likely to die from stroke as Caucasians. The rate of first strokes in African Americans is almost double that of Caucasians, and strokes tend to occur earlier in life for African Americans than Caucasians. Additionally, African American stroke survivors are more likely to become disabled and experience difficulties with daily living and activities.
The statistics are staggering -- in fact, African Americans are more impacted by stroke than any other racial groups within the American population.

Not all of the reasons are clear why African Americans have an increased risk of stroke. Some risk factors play a major role. African Americans have a higher rate of:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Smoking
Obesity
*These facts are courtesy of the National Stroke Association

I will be doing a weekly blog focused on health and fitness. You can also click on the Black Doctor link (on the side)to get more info about health issues.Hopefully everyone (of ALL races)will realize how important it is to take care of our bodies and maintain a healthy diet.