The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health

by Andrea King Collier, Willarda V. Edwards MD

Overview

Studies show that black men are more likely to seek medical attention, follow a healthy diet, and take prescribed medications if there is a woman in their lives. In short, black women play a key role in keeping their men healthy. The first of its kind, THE BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE TO BLACK MEN'S HEALTH is a comprehensive guide packed with valuable medical information, prescriptive advice, and personal stories from celebrity and non-celebrity women about their men's health issues.
Divided into chapters covering key health issues that overwhelmingly affects black men, including prostate and colon cancer, obesity, diabetes, and substance abuse, to name a few, this book provides strategies for building healthy partnerships within the home and community, as well as invaluable guidance for finding the right healthcare and health insurance providers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780446697729
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	02/01/2007
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Andrea King Collier is a journalist and book author, who writes in a whole host of storytelling media. Her writing philosophy is "feel something." Her work has appeared in O the Oprah Magazine, Essence, Town and Country, the Washington Post and others. Her first book, Still With Me... A Daughter's Journey of Love and Loss was originally published by Simon and Schuster, and is now available on Kindle. Her second book, the Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health is also available on Amazon.

Editorial Reviews

Recognizing the continuing health disparities in society, particularly those affecting minority populations, Collier, a freelance journalist and national healthcare consultant, and Wisdom, Michigan's surgeon general, seek to address an especially tough demographic—black men. However, instead of addressing that group directly, they target the women in their lives—wives, significant others, and female family members. Although the content is not new, the intended audience and presentation of information are unique. The authors cover such topics as selecting insurance, choosing a primary care physician, and getting prescription drug coverage; they also address several specific conditions acutely affecting the African American community, such as diabetes, cancer, and mental health disorders. They conclude by discussing the ways in which black men's health can be affected by aging and how to prepare for end-of-life care. Celebrity contributors include meteorologist Al Roker, news correspondent Deborah Roberts, and radio host Tom Joyner. Although not an essential purchase, this book is accessible and informative. Recommended and best suited for public libraries and consumer health collections.
—Nicole A. Cooke

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