African American/Black Health Disparities
The African American/Black population experiences significant disparities with chronic conditions, access to care, and more.
African American/Black Disparities
African Americans/Blacks represent approximately 13.6% of the United States population.1 The U.S. Census Bureau defines the terms “African American or Black” as any person who “has origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.”
As a group, the African American or Black population experiences significant health disparities with:
- Chronic conditions
- Access to care
- Preventive screenings
- Mental health
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State and County QuickFacts, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023, https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/RHI225222
Resources for African American/Blacks with Diabetes
The videos and modules below help raise awareness of health inequities. They provide population facts, cultural insights, and potential solutions so that health care providers, clinicians, and customers can take action to close African American/Black health disparities.
Modules to Guide Diabetes Management
Diabetes Prevention and Management
Diabetes can be a lot to manage. This video helps our African American/Black customers with diabetes make informed choices to best manage their disease.
See Me for Who I Am, Not for What I Have
The support of providers is critical for customers when managing their diabetes. This video will help promote strategies in your practice to empower African American/Black customers to better manage their diabetes and health.
