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Study: Breast Cancer Claims Five Black Women Per DayFive African-American women each day, and 1,722 annually, die from breast cancer, according to a new study released by the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Forum. But contrary to popular belief, social issues are the main contributing factor, not genetics. |
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Hair Care Can Pose Health Risks for Black WomenProper hair care can help prevent diseases such as alopecia and an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis, Jackson-Richards said Monday during a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology's annual conference in San Diego. |
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Breastfeeding: A Wellness Issue for African American FamiliesThe Skanner News this week caught up with Shafia Monroe of the International Center for Traditional Childbearing to talk about the one bad aspect of Oregons breastfeeding trend the fact that African American mothers suffer some of the worst birth outcomes and have the lowest rates of breastfeeding. |
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