Of course any disease can affact any man on the planet, but some diseases and conditions disproportionately affect the black community. In some cases black men are more genetically pre-disposed to getting certain diseases (think pancreatic cancer). In other cases lifestyle in the black community plays a significant role in higher rates of disease among the black population (think AIDS).
Below are some of the diseases that have a higher rate of occurence in black men compared to the rest of the U.S. population.
AIDS
Diabetes
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Obesity
Arthritis
We will be adding to this answer so stay tuned...
What are the major diseases that affect black men?
By Team Afro on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 10:21









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wow I never thought that, that's amazing to now thanks for letting me know that.