Minority Health

Disease Statistics by Race

Demographic Profiles by Race

Heart Disease: #1 Cause of Death in U.S.

African American

Heart Disease by Race
African Americans American Indians/Alaska Natives Asian Americans Hispanic Americans Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
Although an American has a heart attack every 40 seconds, the American Heart Association states that 80% of heart disease cases are preventable.

The top 10 states with the largest African American population according to the Census Bureau.

Cancer: #2 Cause of Death in U.S.

American Indian/Alaska Native

Cancer by Race
African Americans American Indians/Alaska Natives Asian Americans Hispanic Americans Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
The World Health Organization affirms that as much as 50% of all cancer cases are entirely avoidable.
The states with the largest American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
1. OK 2. CA  3. AZ  4. NM  5. TX  6. WA  7. MI 8. AK  9. FL 10. OR

Stroke: #5 Cause of Death in U.S.

Asian American

Stroke by Race
African Americans American Indians/Alaska Natives Asian Americans Hispanic Americans Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
The American College of Cardiology asserts that 90% of stroke risk is due to modifiable risk factors.

The top 10 states with the largest Asian American population, according to the Census Bureau.

Obesity: #5 Leading Cause of Worldwide Hispanic/Latino American Deaths

Hispanic/Latino American

Obesity by Race
African Americans American Indians/Alaska Natives Asian Americans Hispanic Americans Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes by nearly 30% and by more than 100%, respectively.

The top 10 states with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.

Diabetes: #7 Cause of Death in U.S.

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Diabetes by Race
African Americans American Indians/Alaska Natives Asian Americans Hispanic Americans Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
While type II diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, and stroke, it can be averted 90% of the time, according to Harvard researchers.

The states that have significant Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations, according to the Census Bureau.

HIV: Killing More Blacks in the U.S. Than Any Other Race

HIV by Race
African Americans American Indians/Alaska Natives Asian Americans Hispanic Americans Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Among new HIV diagnoses, blacks and Hispanics account for a disproportionately large amount, 42% and 26% respectively.

 

Demographic Profiles by Race

African American

The top 10 states with the largest African American population according to the Census Bureau.

American Indian/Alaska Native

The states with the largest American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
1. OK 2. CA  3. AZ  4. NM  5. TX  6. WA  7. MI 8. AK  9. FL 10. OR ​

Asian American

The top 10 states with the largest Asian American population, according to the Census Bureau.

Hispanic/Latino American

The top 10 states with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

The states that have significant Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations, according to the Census Bureau.

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