Black Women’s Health

“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:

“Heart disease is the number-one killer of Black women, with cancer and stroke as other leading causes of death. According to the American Heart Association, among African American women ages 20 and older, nearly half (48.3%) already have cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD kills nearly 50,000 Black women annually, but only one in five Black women believes she is personally at risk”.3

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:

“According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of high blood pressure among Black adults in the U.S. is among the highest in the world, with the prevalence of high blood pressure in Black women nearly 40% higher than white women in the U.S. Additionally, almost 80% of Black adults living with high blood pressure do not have it controlled to goal, placing them at increased risk of heart attack and stroke”.4

Release the Pressure

What is Release the Pressure?

In About the Issue the (United States) Release the Pressure explain:

Black Women's Health

“Our mission is to join Black women in taking preventive action to protect their heart health. We’re encouraging Black women to be a part of a healthy blood pressure movement. And we want you to join us”.5

Breast Cancer Black Women National Health Policy Agenda 2020-2021

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:

“Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women. Currently, Black women’s breast cancer death rates are 40 percent higher than for white women. Breast cancer incidence rates are also higher among Black women under age 45 than white women. The median age of diagnosis is 59 for Black women, compared to 63 for white women, with a greater percentage being diagnosed in their 40s and younger”.6

DiabetesBlack Women’s Health

Is there an association between Black women and diabetes?

In Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases 2022 National Diabetes Agenda the BWHI elaborate on:

“As the Black Women’s Health Imperative Agenda notes, Black adults are 60% more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes — and twice as likely to die of the condition”.7

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:

“Black women suffer from uterine fibroids at two to three times the rate of white women; 80 percent of Black women will have them during their lifetime. Black women are also more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids at an earlier age and with greater levels of pain than women of other races, and they are more likely to undergo hysterectomy at some point for treatment. Around 25 percent of Black women will suffer from fibroids by the age of 25”.8

Menopause Age

Is there an association between Black women and menopause age?

In Menopause Is Different for Women of Color the author elaborates on: Black Women’s Health

“In the US, the median age for reaching menopause (the point at which a person has gone for 12 consecutive months without a period) is 51. The research in SWAN shows that Black women reach menopause at 49, two years earlier than the national median age”.9

Menopause Symptoms Black Women National Health Policy Agenda 2020-2021

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:

“After menopause, for example, one of the most common discomforts is hot flashes, characterized by sudden feelings of warmth that spread over the upper body, often with blushing and sweating. Even there, the differences are stark. White women experience hot flashes for around 6.5 years after their final period, while for Latinas it’s 8.9 years, and for Black women it’s 10 years”.10

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:

“Even if you feel fine, you should still see your provider for regular checkups. These visits can help you avoid problems in the future. For example, the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked regularly. High blood sugar and high cholesterol levels also may not have any symptoms in the early stages. A simple blood test can check for these conditions”.11

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  5. BWHI and The Heart Truth®: Empowering Black Women to Manage Stress With Self-Care for Heart Health
  6. “Be In the Know – Centering Endo” Endometriosis Equity Leadership Virtual Conversation
  7. Besure.bwhi.org [P.O.W.E.R. of Sure [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
  8. Black Women More Likely To Gain Weight Than White Women After Menopause
  9. Black Women Vote: National Health Policy Agenda 2020 – 2021
  10. Black Women for Wellness [United States]
  11. Black Women’s Health Imperative
  12. Black Women’s Health Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases 2022 National Diabetes Agenda
  13. Black Women’s Health Study
  14. Black and Rare: Scleroderma In the African-American Community [+ Video]
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  18. Consumer Health: Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
  19. Consumer Health: Sickle Cell Disease
  20. Consumer Health: Women’s Health and Living A Longer, Healthier Life
  21. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Science Conversation: Science In 5: Episode #75 – Omicron Sub Variant Risk
  22. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Science Conversation: Science In 5: Episode #76 – Monkeypox: Who Is At Risk?
  23. Disparities In Opioid Treatment Access Remain for Women, Black and Hispanic People
  24. EmPOWERED To Serve
  25. Female Genital Mutilation
  26. Fairwork.bwhi.org [The Black Women’s Health Imperative Fair Work Initiative]
  27. Fibroid Foundation [United States]
  28. Forward [Foundation of Women’s Health Research and Development, United Kingdom]
  29. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
  30. Goredforwomen.org [Go Red for Women, United States]
  31. Health Checks
  32. Health Checkup
  33. Health Screenings for Women Ages 40 To 64
  34. Health Screenings for Women Over Age 65
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  36. Heart Disease In Black Women: The Big Issue You Might Not Know About
  37. How Black Women Can Take Control of Their Blood Pressure
  38. How To Start A Self-Care Routine
  39. It’s Our Right [Video]
  40. KnowDiabetesbyHeart
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  42. LGBTQ+ Health
  43. Let’s Stop HIV Together
  44. Live Fierce
    Black Women’s Health
  45. Lupus.org [Lupus Foundation of America]
  46. MSK Week | The Well Conversation: Mental and Emotional Health
  47. Mayo Clinic Minute: African Americans At Higher Risk of Stroke
  48. Mayo Clinic Minute: Importance of Skin Checks for People With Darker Skin [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  49. Mayo Clinic Minute: Black Women and Uterine Fibroids [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  50. Mayo Clinic Minute: Know Your Uterine Fibroid Treatment Options [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  51. Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing Nature for Mental, Physical Health [+ Video]
  52. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Women Need To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer [+ Video]
  53. Menopause Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
  54. Menopause Is Different for Women of Color
  55. My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?
  56. Myhealth.bwhi.org: Revolutionizing Health Equity [Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
  57. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day [United States, 07 February 2022]
  58. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
  59. National Diabetes Prevention Program [+ Video] [United States]
  60. National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities [United States]
  61. Ncbw.org [National Coalition of Black Women, United States]
  62. New Report: Breast Cancer Now Leading Cause of Cancer Death In African American/Black Women
  63. Nwhn.org [National Women’s Health Network, United States]
  64. Office of Minority Health [Department of Health and Human Services, United States]
  65. Office of Women’s Health [Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States]
  66. Office of Women’s Health [Womenshealth.gov, United States]
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  68. P.O.W.E.R. of Sure [+ Video]
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  72. Release the Pressure
  73. Seven Facts To Know About Women’s Health
  74. Sickle Cell Anemia
  75. Sistersnetworkinc.org [Sisters Network Inc, United States]
  76. Sister’s with Superpowers Presented By BWHI: Centering Black Women and Their Sexual Health
  77. Surviving and Thriving: COVID-19 Pandemic Survival Guide for Black Women and Their Families
  78. The Black Women’s Health Imperative Fair Work Initiative [+ Video]
  79. The Endometriosis Resource Portal for People of Color
  80. Black Women’s HealthThe Rare Disease Diversity Coalition [United States]
  81. Top Health Checks for Women
  82. Understanding Lupus
  83. Understanding ‘Black Fatigue’ – and How To Overcome It
  84. Understanding Mental Health and the Obesity Factor
  85. Unmutingfibroids.bwhi.org [Unmuting Fibroids, Black Women’s Health Imperative, United States]
  86. Uterine Fibroids
  87. Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
  88. Video Series-2022: Irregular Menstrual Cycles What’s Normal and What’s Abnormal?
  89. Video Series-2022: Understanding Screening Guidelines for Breast Cancer and the Importance of Identifying Risk Factors
  90. Videos About Gynecologic Cancers: “Under the Paper Gown” With Amber Ruffin | Episode 1
  91. Videos and Podcasts: Interviews and Podcasts – Interviews: Menopause and Diabetes
  92. Webinars: Previous – The Early Menopausal Patient
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  94. Women 40-60
  95. Women Over 60
  96. Women’s Health
  97. Women’s Health
  98. Women’s Health Concern [Patient Arm of the British Menopause Society]
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Sources

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You may find the Sources quoted at:

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  1. About the Black Women’s Health Study. Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center https://www.bu.edu/bwhs/ Accessed: 20 May 2022
  2. About the Black Women’s Health Study. Boston University Sloane Epidemiology Center https://www.bu.edu/bwhs/ Accessed: 20 May 2022
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. About the Issue. Release the Pressure https://releasethepressure.org/about-the-issue/ Accessed: 20 May 2022
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Velez, A. Menopause Is Different for Women of Color. 10 March 2021. https://www.endocrineweb.com/menopause-different-women-color Accessed: 20 May 2022
  10. 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
  11. 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
Topic Last Updated: 31 July 2022 – Topic Last Reviewed: 20 May 2022

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