Topic
Africa
3 guides on this topic
Chronic Conditions
Sickle Cell Disease — A Plain-English Guide for Patients and Families
Sickle cell disease affects over 15,000 people in the UK, predominantly those of African and Caribbean origin. Here is what it actually is, how it is managed, and what every carrier needs to know.
Chronic Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes in African Communities — The Facts, the Risks, and the Things You Can Actually Control
People of African origin are 2–4 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than white Europeans. But the condition is far more manageable than most people think. Here's the honest guide.
Chronic Conditions
High Blood Pressure in African and Black Patients — Why It's Different and What to Do About It
Black and African patients develop hypertension earlier, more severely, and with different responses to medication than other groups. Here's what the evidence says — and what your doctor may not have had time to explain.