Tag: african-american

1. Current smoking was found to be associated with and increased risk of stroke among blacks in a dose-dependent relationship. 2. Former smokers did not appear to be at an increased risk of stroke when compared with non-smokers, suggesting a reduction in stroke incidence associated with smoking cessation. Evidence Rating Level:...

1. Non-Hispanic black male barber patrons prescribed antihypertensive therapy with barber encouragement along with lifestyle modification experienced greater reductions in blood pressures compared to those who received lifestyle modification advice alone. 2. A greater percentage of participants in the intervention group achieved a 130/80 mm Hg blood pressure goal compared...

1. African-American cancer patients with chronic kidney disease were more likely to receive morphine over oxycodone when compared to white patients.                                                        ...