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The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health
by Andrea King Collier, Willarda V. Edwards
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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Wellness Central; 1 (February 01 2007)
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Black women have always been the backbone of their families and communities. Now studies are showing what we have always known-that our love, support, and guidance help to improve the health of our black men.

Chapter 1: Part 2
By flipping the script on the way our men interact with health care providers, we can help them get the jump on many life-threatening diseases. A man who knows that he has high blood pressure or high cholesterol can make big changes with our help.

Chapter 1: Part 3
The best approach seems to be offering to help. If he says he's too busy to make an appointment to see his doctor, then offer to make the appointment for him. If he has trouble keeping up with his schedule, then take a little time to put his appointments



Book Description

Black women have always been the backbone of their families and communities. Now studies are showing what we have always known-that our love, support, and guidance help to improve the health of our black men. Whether we're helping them follow a healthy diet and get more exercise, encouraging the use of proper medication, or lifting the taboos surrounding health concerns such as depression, we can make a major difference in the lives of the men we love. This book offers invaluable information on the major health issues of black men, including:

  • Prostate, colon, and lung cancer
  • Obesity
  • High blood pressure and diabetes
  • Cardiovascular diseases and stroke
  • Mental health problems
  • Conditions associated with aging

In this guide, you'll learn how to help the man you love find the right doctor and health insurance, talk openly about his health, and use his family history as a tool to prevent illness. Including strategies for building health partnerships in your family and community, and heartfelt stories from women and men on the powerful impact these partnerships can have, this book is full of practical tips and sound advice. Because you are his best ally in staying healthy and strong.

About the Author

Andrea King Collier

I knew I wanted to be a writer when I was a very little girl in Gary, Indiana.I have followed the advice that recommends writing about what you know. But I also dig deep into things that I want to know. Much of my work which now spans over 30 years, and includes articles in O the Oprah Magazine, Woman's Day, Essence, AARP Magazine, More and others, starts with a question.

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