“Black women have higher rates of many illnesses,
such as hypertension, breast cancer at young ages,
diabetes, stroke, and lupus”.1
Umbrella
What may the Black Women’s Health Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health Conditions
- Women’s Health Diseases
- Women’s Health Issues
Illnesses
What illnesses do black women have higher rates of?
In About the Black Women’s Health Study the (United States) Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center elaborate on:
“Black women have higher rates of many illnesses, such as hypertension, breast cancer at young ages, diabetes, stroke, and lupus”.2
Heart Disease
Is there an association between Black women and heart disease?
On page 29 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: G. Cardiovascular Health the (United States) Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) elaborate on:
High Blood Pressure
Is there an association between Black women and high blood pressure?
In AMA, National Coalition Announce Campaign With ESSENCE To Advocate for Heart Health With Black Women the American Medical Association elaborate on:
Release the Pressure
What is Release the Pressure?
In About the Issue the (United States) Release the Pressure explain:

Breast Cancer 
What are some differences between breast cancer and Black women compared to White woman?
On page 25 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Menopause the BWHI elaborate on:
Diabetes
Is there an association between Black women and diabetes?
In Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases 2022 National Diabetes Agenda the BWHI elaborate on:
Fibroids
Is there an association between Black women and fibroids?
On page 19 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Uterine – Fibroids the BWHI elaborate on:
Menopause Age
Is there an association between Black women and menopause age?
In Menopause Is Different for Women of Color the author elaborates on:

Menopause Symptoms 
Is there an association between Black women and menopause symptoms?
On page 22 in Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Menopause the BWHI elaborate on:
Health Care Provider
If I feel fine, do I still need to see my health care provider regularly?
Even if you feel fine, it may be in your best interest to choose to see your health care provider regularly. In Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information the (United States) MedlinePlus elaborate on:
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Black Women’s Health?
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Links
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- Mayo Clinic Minute: Treatment for Uterine Fibroids Without Surgery [03 May 2023] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: African Americans and Heart Health
- Menstrual Hygiene Day [28 May]
- “Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease,” Spotlight on Stroke
- To Make History, A Major Study on Black Heart Health Looked Beyond the Lab
- Video Series-2023: Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Menopause Experience
- 10 Embarrassing Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor
- 4 Ways To Reduce Cervical Cancer
- 6 Natural Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure
- Amyloidosis
- BWHI Fair Work Initiative [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
- BWHI and The Heart Truth®: Empowering Black Women To Manage Stress With Self-Care for Heart Health
- “Be In the Know – Centering Endo” Endometriosis Equity Leadership Virtual Conversation
- Black Joy: Impacting the Mental Health of Black Communities
- Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021
Black Women for Wellness [United States]
- Black Women’s Health Imperative
- Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases 2022 National Diabetes Agenda
- Black Women’s Health Study
- Black and Rare: Scleroderma In the African-American Community [+ Video]
- CYL2 Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life.
- Cancer Disparities In the Black Community
- Celebrate Sisterhood
- Celebrate Sisterhood: Healthy Sisterhood – Health Conditions Common In African-American Women
- Celebrate Sisterhood: Living Your Best Life With Fibroids & Endometriosis
- Cervical Cancer Awareness [+ Video]
- Cerving Confidence and Ciara Issue Call To Black Women: Commit To Self-Care and Schedule A Well-Woman Exam
- Consumer Health: Reduce Your Risk of the 4 Most Common Cancers
- Consumer Health: Sickle Cell Disease
- Correction: Disparities In Reproductive Aging and Midlife Health Between Black and White Women: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
- Depression May Look Different In Black Women
- Disparities In Opioid Treatment Access Remain for Women, Black and Hispanic People
- EmPOWERED To Serve
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Fibroid Foundation [United States]
- Forward [Foundation of Women’s Health Research and Development, United Kingdom]
- Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
- Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
- Health Checks
- Health Checkup
- Health Disparities In Preventive Screenings for African Americans
- Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64
- Health Screenings for Women Over Age 65
- Heart Disease In African American Women: The Health Disparities and How To Overcome Them [+ Video]
- Heart Disease In Black Women: The Big Issue You Might Not Know About
- How Black Women Can Take Control of Their Blood Pressure
- How To Start A Self-Care Routine
- International Day for People of African Descent [31 August 2022]
- International Women’s Day – March 8, 2023
- Juneteenth
- KnowDiabetesbyHeart
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Let’s Stop HIV Together
- Live Fierce
- Lupus.org [Lupus Foundation of America]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: African Americans At Higher Risk of Stroke [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Black Women and Uterine Fibroids [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Dangers of Late Cervical Cancer Diagnosis In Women of Color [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart Disease In African American Women [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Importance of Skin Checks for People With Darker Skin [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Treatment for Uterine Fibroids Without Surgery [03 May 2023] [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Women Need To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: African Americans and Heart Health [27 April 2023]
- Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: The Link Between Racial Disparities and Cervical Cancer [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopause Awareness and Education Should Start Earlier In-Life [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopause Is Different for Women of Color
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: What Is Menopause?
- My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
- National Diabetes Prevention Program [+ Video] [United States]
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities [United States]
- Ncbw.org [National Coalition of Black Women, United States]
- New Report: Breast Cancer Now Leading Cause of Cancer Death In African American/Black Women
- “Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease,” Spotlight on Stroke
- Office of Minority Health [Department of Health and Human Services, United States]
- Office of Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov, United States]
- On Our Own Terms (OOOT)
- P.O.W.E.R. of Sure [+ Video]
- Period Pain & Symptom Diary
- Reclaimyourwellness.org [Reclaim Your Wellness, Black Women’s Health Imperative]
- Release the Pressure
- Religious Practices, Spirituality Associated With Higher Levels of Heart Health Among African Americans
- Seven Facts To Know About Women’s Health
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sistersnetworkinc.org [Sisters Network Inc, United States]
- Sister’s with Superpowers Presented By BWHI: Centering Black Women and Their Sexual Health
- Skin Facts! What You Need To Know About Skin Lightening Products
The Endometriosis Resource Portal for People of Color
- The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition [United States]
- To Make History, A Major Study on Black Heart Health Looked Beyond the Lab
- Top Health Checks for Women
- Understanding Lupus
- Understanding Mental Health and the Obesity Factor
- Understanding ‘Black Fatigue’ – and How To Overcome It
- Video Series-2023: Lifestyle Modification and Prevention of Breast Cancer
- Video Series-2023: Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Menopause Experience
- Videos About Gynecologic Cancers: “Under the Paper Gown” With Amber Ruffin | Episode 1
- Why Do Black Women Have a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer At a Young Age?
- Women 40-60
- Women Over 60
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health
- Women’s Health Concern [Patient Arm of the British Menopause Society]
- Women’s Health Topics
- Women’s Health [Topics]
- You Need To Know [+ Video: Bleeding After the Menopause – An Important Message You Need To Know]
Sources
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You may find the Sources quoted at:
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- About the Black Women’s Health Study. Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center https://www.bu.edu/bwhs/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- About the Black Women’s Health Study. Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center https://www.bu.edu/bwhs/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2021 – 2021: G. Cardiovascular Health. 2020:29. Black Women’s Health Initiative https://bwhi.org/2020/10/27/black-womens-health-imperative-releases-national-health-policy-agenda/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- AMA, National Coalition Announce Campaign With ESSENCE To Advocate for Heart Health With Black Women. 04 June 2020. American Heart Association https://newsroom.heart.org/news/ama-national-coalition-announce-campaign-with-essence-to-advocate-for-heart-health-with-black-women Accessed: 14 April 2023
- About the Issue. Release the Pressure https://releasethepressure.org/about-the-issue/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2021 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Menopause. 2020:25. Black Women’s Health Initiative https://bwhi.org/2020/10/27/black-womens-health-imperative-releases-national-health-policy-agenda/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases 2022 National Diabetes Agenda. 22 March 2022. Black Women’s Health Imperative https://bwhi.org/2022/03/22/black-womens-health-imperative-releases-2022-national-diabetes-agenda/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2021 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Uterine Fibroids. 2020:19. Black Women’s Health Initiative https://bwhi.org/2020/10/27/black-womens-health-imperative-releases-national-health-policy-agenda/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- Velez, A. Menopause Is Different for Women of Color. 10 March 2021. https://www.endocrineweb.com/menopause-different-women-color Accessed: 17 January 2023
- Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2021 – 2021: E. Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – Menopause. 2020:22. Black Women’s Health Initiative https://bwhi.org/2020/10/27/black-womens-health-imperative-releases-national-health-policy-agenda/ Accessed: 14 April 2023
- Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information. Review Date: 30 April 2022. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007467.htm Accessed: 14 April 2023