1. African American Health
for
African American Health
Real Men, Real Issues
What African-American
Men Need to Know
Presented By: Dr. Robert I. Haynie, MD, PhD
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2. African American Health
The lives people live can affect their health and lifespan. African American men are no exception. For these men, sickness and death are most often due to the "deadly quartet":
Violence
HIV/AIDS ("the Virus")
Smoking
Prostate Cancer
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3. Violence In the United States:
African American men between the ages of 24 to 40 are much more likely to die from homicides than any other ethnic group.
Death rates for blacks are almost 3X higher than whites.
James Gilligan, MD has observed a link between this increased death rate and the social & economic conditions of society, such as poverty, unemployment and education.
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4. HIV/AIDS: "The Virus"
AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome but you may know it by the term “the virus”. Currently, about 1/3 of all Americans who have AIDS are African-American men and women.
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5. HIV/AIDS: "The Virus"
AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome but you may know it by the term “the virus”. Currently, about 1/3 of all Americans who have AIDS are African-American men and women.
Dr. Robert I. Haynie, MD, PhD
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6. HIV/AIDS: "The Virus"
There are several ways the virus is passed from one person to another:
Sharing needles in IV drug use
Blood transfusion (rare)
Sexual contact, including oral, vaginal n and anal sex
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7. HIV/AIDS: "The Virus"
There are several ways the virus is passed from one person to another:
Sharing needles in IV drug use
Blood transfusion (rare)
Sexual contact, including oral, vaginal n and anal sex
Dr. Robert I. Haynie, MD, PhD
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8. HIV/AIDS: "The Virus" There are several ways the virus is NOT passed
from one person to another:
Public restroom facilities
Food prepared/handled by someone who has HIV virus
Hugging or touching someone with HIV virus
Dr. Robert I. Haynie, MD, PhD
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9. HIV/AIDS: "The Virus" There are several ways the virus is NOT passed
from one person to another:
Public restroom facilities
Food prepared/handled by someone who has HIV virus
Hugging or touching someone with HIV virus
Dr. Robert I. Haynie, MD, PhD
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10. HIV/AIDS: "The Virus"
AIDS transmitted through male-to-male sexual contact is considered the silent epidemic among black men given that “homosexuality in the African American community is never talked about”.
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11. Smoking
Smoking is a major cause of preventable disease in African American men including:
Heart disease
Cancer
Stroke
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12. Smoking
Smoking is a major cause of preventable disease in African American men including:
Heart disease
Cancer
Stroke
Dr. Robert I. Haynie, MD, PhD
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13. Smoking Tobacco related cancers account for almost
half of new cancer cases in black men and
about 1/3 of cancer deaths. In fact, the
cancer death rate among black men has a
higher rate of increase than any other ethnic
group in this country. By eliminating tobacco
use, most of these deaths could be
prevented.
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14. Smoking Tobacco related cancers account for almost
half of new cancer cases in black men and
about 1/3 of cancer deaths. In fact, the
cancer death rate among black men has a
higher rate of increase than any other ethnic
group in this country. By eliminating tobacco
use, most of these deaths could be
prevented.
Dr. Robert I. Haynie, MD, PhD
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15. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common
cancer among black men. Prostate cancer
occurs more often in black men than any other
ethnic group in the world and, once
discovered, black men die more frequently
from the disease.
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16. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common
cancer among black men. Prostate cancer
occurs more often in black men than any other
ethnic group in the world and, once
discovered, black men die more frequently
from the disease.
Special thanks to Bishop Prince Joseph Moultry, CEO East Cleveland Jail Diversion Program.
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17. Prostate Cancer When this cancer is diagnosed early, it
May be cured. It is not known why this
cancer is common and more deadly in
African American men. There may be links
to environmental actors, such as diet and
limited access to medical care, preventing
early detection and treatment.
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18. What Can I Do To Improve My Health?
Sickness and death from the "deadly quartet" can be prevented or be significantly reduced by early detection.
Here are some practical tips to help you live healthier…
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19. Avoid Violence Be in situations that are “violence free”.
Avoid circumstances likely to be violent.
Learn healthy ways to express feelings
like anger.
Understand that guns and poverty equal
death.
Recognize actions or words that
“trigger” anger.
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20. Avoid Violence Be an active listener to try and understand
what the other person is saying.
Brainstorm all ideas that might help resolve
an argument, not just fighting.
Teach your children how to handle conflict,
so they can manage it better as adults.
Seek professional help if you can't work it
out.
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21. Prevent HIV/AIDS
Abstinence is the only sure way to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV.
Know your partner.
Avoid drinking alcohol and using drugs that may impair your judgment and the ability to make appropriate choices about sex.
If you do have sex, ALWAYS use a latex condom.
Get the HIV blood test if you suspect you could have the disease.
Do not use IV drugs - do not share needles or syringes.
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22. Quitting Smoking Set a quit date and choose a quit plan.
Spend time with friends who don't smoke.
Avoid people and places where you are tempted to smoke.
Begin regular exercise you enjoy.
Drink lots of water and juices. Reduce or avoid alcohol.
Talk with your doctor about classes or nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum or nasal spray).
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23. Quitting Smoking
Talk to your doctor about hypnosis or acupuncture to help you stop smoking.
Tell friends and family of your plans to quit.
Don't get discouraged. It may take several tries before you are successful.
Reward yourself for each successful milestone: day, week, month. Buy yourself something with the money you saved.
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24. Prevent/Detect Prostate Cancer
See your doctor regularly
Ask about two screening tests: PSA blood test & digital rectal exam
Eat a healthful diet that is low in fat and includes plenty of fruits and vegetables
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25. Please visit www.netwellness.org for more information.