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African american health
African-American health relates to the health care of African-Americans, as well as to health issues specific to African-American populations.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
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A 26-year old male asked:
I am 26 year old african american man. In good health. I am concerned about ejaculating to early what can I do to prevent it?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I am african american, I am not on health insurance to see a dermatologist. What are good home remedies to clear up acne and dark spots?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Mnday i had a routine mammogram and a CT scan on my back; thursday routine xrays at dentist. Is this too much radiation? I am a 46 yr old african am. Woman in good health on no medications.
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A 43-year old female asked:
Is ramipril affective for african americans?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Is eating pork bad for African American males?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Since I am african american do I need sunscreen ?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Hi, can African Americans wear sunscreen? Thank you?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is being an african-american a risk factor for rickets?
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A 43-year old asked:
What could cause varying complexion in an african american man?
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A 31-year old asked:
I'm 31 years old and african american. Can i still get glaucoma?
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A 21-year old asked:
I'm african american am I more susceptible to becoming an alcoholic?
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A 61-year old female asked:
I am a 5' 5" 61 year african-american female. What should my ideal weight be?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Which is the normal range of gamma GT for an african american woman? (ui/l).Thanks
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A 31-year old asked:
Could you tell me what are some diets that are good for a 16yr old african american female?
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A 55-year old female asked about a 60-year old male:
Brother is african american. P s a 9.2, was 8.5 3 months ago. Negative biopsy for p s a 6. Should biopsy be repeated?
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A 31-year old female asked about a female:
Can high hb values indicate a problem? My foster daughter had 14.7 at 18 months and 14.1 at 2 yrs. She is african american. Prenatal exposures.
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A 35-year old asked:
Is there a bone disease that is more present in african americans?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are the most common chronic conditions in african americans?
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A 21-year old asked:
I'm african american am I more susceptible to becoming an addict?
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A 19-year old female asked:
How many times should I eat/per day while im 150 pounds and 5'10 african american?
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A 18-year old asked:
How can I make my hair grow longer ( im african american)?
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A female asked:
What are the best lasers to cure ochronosis in African American?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is the percentage of african american males in the us who have hiv?
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A female asked:
What is can you use on african american hair to make it grow & be healthier?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is a est.Gfr level of 85 normal for a "non-african american" 29yr old female?
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A 21-year old asked:
Why do african americans have a higher early puberty rate (50%) than whites (15%)?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you please describe the average measurements for a african american 17-year old girl who is 5'2"?
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A 30-year old female asked about a female:
My daughter is 5. African American and has white palms, is there anything that could be wrong with her?
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A 36-year old male asked:
Why does GFR test ask about african-american? What's optimal gfr? Are age, gender, and race taken into account? Why?
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A 36-year old female asked about a 31-year old female:
I am a african american woman and i've notice that the skin on my face is starting to have a lot of light patches. Why is that?
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