Health Issues in the Black Community

Bys: Braithwaite, Ronald L. and Taylor, Sandra E.

Book Overview

Health Concerns of Black Americans This is an important book--a vital source for policy makers and for all citizens concerned with issues of importance to the nation and to the black community. --John E. Jacob, president and CEO, National Urban League, Inc. A detailed look at how health risks such as AIDS, chemical depAndency, cancer, violence, sickle-cell anemia, infant mortality, and lead poisoning are affecting the black community. It offers health professionals helpful strategies for providing improved health care and disease prevention efforts to this population.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555424775
• ISBN13: 9781555424770
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 371 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.4" x 10.2"