The Black Man's Guide to Good Health: Essential Advice for African American Men and Their Families
YA-In this detailed and informative volume, the authors write about health problems prevalent within the African American community, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, cancer, sickle cell anemia, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance abuse. Definitions, conditions, and symptoms are included, along with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of resource organizations to contact. There is a great deal of solid information on prevention and treatment here. Proper diet, cholesterol levels, and ways to control fat and salt intake are discussed. The importance of exercise is stressed and various types are recommended. This excellent source is highly recommended for young African Americans who wish to become more literate about health care and health-related problems.Pat Royal, Crossland High School, Camp Springs, MDCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.