“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 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 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 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?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
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- Amyloidosis
- BWHI Anniversary Week 8th-14th August 2021 [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
- BWHI Coronavirus
- 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
- Besure.bwhi.org [P.O.W.E.R. of Sure [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
- Black Women More Likely To Gain Weight Than White Women After Menopause
- 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
- Cerving Confidence and Ciara Issue Call To Black Women: Commit To Self-Care and Schedule A Well-Woman Exam
- Consumer Health: Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
- Consumer Health: Sickle Cell Disease
- Consumer Health: Women’s Health and Living A Longer, Healthier Life
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Science Conversation: Science In 5: Episode #75 – Omicron Sub Variant Risk
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Science Conversation: Science In 5: Episode #76 – Monkeypox: Who Is At Risk?
- Disparities In Opioid Treatment Access Remain for Women, Black and Hispanic People
- EmPOWERED To Serve
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Fairwork.bwhi.org [The Black Women’s Health Imperative Fair Work Initiative]
- 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 Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64
- Health Screenings for Women Over Age 65
- Healthy Dose: Vaccine Myths, Facts & Feelings, Part II
- 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
- It’s Our Right [Video]
- KnowDiabetesbyHeart
- Juneteenth
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Let’s Stop HIV Together
- Live Fierce
- Lupus.org [Lupus Foundation of America]
- MSK Week | The Well Conversation: Mental and Emotional Health
- Mayo Clinic Minute: African Americans At Higher Risk of Stroke
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Importance of Skin Checks for People With Darker Skin [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Black Women and Uterine Fibroids [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Know Your Uterine Fibroid Treatment Options [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing Nature for Mental, Physical Health [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Women Need To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer [+ Video]
- Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Menopause Is Different for Women of Color
- My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
- Myhealth.bwhi.org: Revolutionizing Health Equity [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day [United States, 07 February 2022]
- 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
- Nwhn.org [National Women’s Health Network, United States]
- Office of Minority Health [Department of Health and Human Services, United States]
- Office of Women’s Health [Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 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
- Podcast – “Chirping” on Sickle Cell: A Discussion With Bluebird Bio and Dr. Anjulika Chawla, M.D., FAAP
- Profile: Black/African Americans
- Release the Pressure
- 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
- Surviving and Thriving: COVID-19 Pandemic Survival Guide for Black Women and Their Families
- The Black Women’s Health Imperative Fair Work Initiative [+ Video]
- The Endometriosis Resource Portal for People of Color
The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition [United States]
- Top Health Checks for Women
- Understanding Lupus
- Understanding ‘Black Fatigue’ – and How To Overcome It
- Understanding Mental Health and the Obesity Factor
- Unmutingfibroids.bwhi.org [Unmuting Fibroids, Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
- Uterine Fibroids
- Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
- Video Series-2022: Irregular Menstrual Cycles What’s Normal and What’s Abnormal?
- Video Series-2022: Understanding Screening Guidelines for Breast Cancer and the Importance of Identifying Risk Factors
- Videos About Gynecologic Cancers: “Under the Paper Gown” With Amber Ruffin | Episode 1
- Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Menopause and Diabetes
- Webinars: Previous – The Early Menopausal Patient
- What Black Women Need To Know About Breast Cancer
- 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]
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- About the Black Women’s Health Study. Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center https://www.bu.edu/bwhs/ Accessed: 20 May 2022
- About the Black Women’s Health Study. Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center https://www.bu.edu/bwhs/ Accessed: 20 May 2022
- 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: 20 May 2022
- 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: 20 May 2022
- About the Issue. Release the Pressure https://releasethepressure.org/about-the-issue/ Accessed: 20 May 2022
- 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: 20 May 2022
- 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: 20 May 2022
- 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: 20 May 2022
- Velez, A. Menopause Is Different for Women of Color. 10 March 2021. https://www.endocrineweb.com/menopause-different-women-color Accessed: 20 May 2022
- 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: 20 May 2022
- Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64: Information. Review Date: 19 April 2020. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007467.htm Accessed: 20 May 2022