Synopses & Reviews
It is estimated that there are 60,000 excess Black American deaths annually compared with White Americans. Not only do Black babies die earlier than White babies, but, in recent years, there are reports that while life expectancy for Whites has improved, for Blacks there has been a leveling off, if not a reduction. These are among the issues detailed in this important guide to the major causes of Black illness and death.
Divided into 27 chapters, this handbook provides a mosaic of the conditions, issues, and policies related to Black American health. The more than 40 contributing authors, drawn from institutions across the country, are the premier scholars in their respective fields. The scope and multidisciplinary nature of the handbook makes it invaluable for those concerned with contemporary Black society, clinical medicine, epidemiology, health care administration, medical sociology, nursing, nutrition, public health, social work, and public policy.
Review
Vast disparities exist in the health of ethnic groups in America when compared with the general population. In this fine reference source, editor Livingston, a professor of various sociological and health-related topics at Howard University, adeptly presents the wide range of issues influencing the health of black Americans. Drawing on a broad scope of sources-governmental reports, unpublished materials, and monographs and articles from medical, community health, and nonprofessional literature-Livingston distills information pertaining to the black population and makes it easily accessible to the different audiences this publication will serve. . . .Individual chapters written by experts in their field, are well referenced, noted, and illustrated, but they are not so technical as to inhibit the typical student or casual user. . . . .A worthwhile purchase for most public libraries and health related collections.Library Journal
Review
This very timely book addresses current health care problems and needs of African Americans at a time when health care reform is being debated and developed. A valuable contribution. Upper-division undergraduate through professional.Choice
Synopsis
"...Individual chapters, written by experts in their field, are well researched, noted, and illustrated, but they are not so technical as to inhibit the typical student or casual user....A worthwhile purchase for most public libraries and health related collections." Library Journal
Synopsis
It is estimated that there are 60,000 excess Black American deaths annually compared with White Americans. Not only do Black babies die earlier than White babies, but, in recent years, there are reports that while life expectancy for Whites has improved, for Blacks there has been a leveling off, if not a reduction. These are among the issues detailed in this important guide to the major causes of Black illness and death.
About the Author
IVOR LENSWORTH LIVINGSTON is Graduate Associate Professor of Medical Sociology/Social Epidemiology and Social Psychology, and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Howard University.
Table of Contents
Foreword by David Satcher
Preface
List of Tables and Figures
Introduction
Cardiovascular and Related Chronic Conditions
The Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases: An American Overview by Richard F. Gillum
Coronary Artery Disease in Blacks by Charles Curry
Cerebrovascular Disease in Blacks by Gary H. Friday
Hypertension: A Community Perspective by Lee Bone, Martha N. Hill, and David M. Levine
End-Stage Renal Disease by Camille Jones and Lawrence Y. Agodoa
General Chronic Conditions
Cancer and Black Americans by Ki Moon Bang
Diabetes Mellitus in the African-American Population by Eugene E. Tull, Mohammed H. Makame, and Jeffrey M. Roseman
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Blacks by Ki Moon Bang
Sickle Cell Disease: A Biopsychosocial Model by Kermit B. Nash and Joseph Telfair
Ophthalmology in Blacks: A Survey of Major Entities by Steven McLeod and Maurice Rabb
Mental and Behavior-Related Conditions
AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases by Wayne Greaves
Homicide, Suicide and Assaultive Violence: The Impact of Intentional Injury on the Health of African-Americans by Darnell F. Hawkins, Alexander Crosby, and Marcella Hammett
Unintentional Injuries: The Problems and Some Preventive Strategies by Christine Branche-Dorsey, Julie C. Russell, Arlene I. Greenspan, and Terence L. Chorba
Chemical Use and Dependency among African Americans by Gerald Groves and Omowale Amuleru-Marshall
Infant Mortality and Related Issues by Feroz Ahmed
Social Status, Stress, and Health: Black Americans at Risk by Ivor Lensworth Livingston
The Mental Health of African-Americans: Findings, Questions, and Directions by David Williams and Brenda Fenton
Nutrition Concerns of Black Americans by Deborah Blocker
Socio-Political Conditions and Related Issues
The Epidemiology of Homelessness in Black America by Gregg Barak
The Physical, Psychological, and Social Health of Black Older Americans by Ron C. Manuel
Urban Infrastructure: Social, Environmental, and Health Risks to African Americans by Robert D. Bullard
Black Children: Growth, Development, and Health by Dionne J. Jones and Veronica A. Roberts
Black Health Care Providers and Related Professionals: Issues of Underrepresentation and Change by John O. Ukawuilulu and Ivor Lensworth Livingston
Legal and Social Policy Issues
Politics and Health: The Coming Agenda for a Multi-Racial And Multi-Cultural Society by Stephanie Kong, B. Waine Kong, and Singleton McAllister
Barriers to Health Services Utilization and African Americans by Woodrow Jones, Jr. and Antonio A. Rene
Improving the Health Status of African Americans: Empowerment as Health Education Intervention by Collins O. Airhihenbuwa and Agatha Lowe
Improving the Health of the Black Community: Outlook for the Future by Ivor Lensworth Livingston and J. Jacques Carter