Topic
Cardiovascular
2 guides on this topic
Chronic Conditions
Stroke — Recognising It, Surviving It, and the Disparity Nobody Talks About
Black adults are twice as likely to have a stroke as white adults, and more likely to have one younger. Here is how to recognise a stroke, what happens in those critical first hours, and what life after stroke actually looks like.
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.