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Men of color are less healthy than any other group and more likely to suffer chronic conditions. Some statistics:

African American and Hispanic American/Latino men are less likely than white men to see a doctor, even when they are in poor health.
Regardless of insurance status, minority men are less likely to receive timely preventive services and more likely to suffer the consequences of delayed attention, such as limb amputations and radical cancer surgery.
Despite recent declines in heart disease in the general population, the mortality rate for African American men, aged 35 to 44 years, is almost twice that of white men.
Even though blacks account for about 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for about half of the people who get HIV/AIDS. The reasons are not directly related to race and ethnicity, but rather to some of the health barriers faced by minority populations.
American Indians and Alaskan Natives appear to have much higher rates of depression and substance abuse disorders.

Recent studies have shown that despite the steady improvements in the overall health of the United States, minority men have reduced access to care and are more severely affected by the main causes of disease. Education and availability of resources can be a valuable aid to this population. Educating minority men about disease risk factors can allow for better health and prevention practices.

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Publications

American Indian/Alaska Native Profile — This resouce offers statistics on topics such as HIV/AIDS, immunization, and stroke within the American Indian and Alaska Native community.
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=52
Are You At Risk for Oral Cancer? What African American Men Need to Know — This resource provides information on who is at a higher risk of getting oral cancer. It also includes possible signs of oral cancer and suggestions on what to do if you think you have these symptoms.
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/OralCancer/oral_exam_brochure.htm
Asian American Profile — This resouce provides statistics on the Asian American population in the United States. It addresses topics such as diabetes, cancer, and immunization.
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=3005
Asian-American Health — This web site provides several links to different organizations, articles and other resources that may be helpful to the Asian American community. Cancer, mental health, and diabetes are just some of the topics that are covered.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asianamericanhealth.html
The Diabetes Epidemic Among African Americans — This information sheet discusses the different types of diabetes, risk factors, and effects of diabetes in African Americans. It also provides advice on how to prevent heart disease, stroke, and other diabetes complications.
http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/FS_AfricanAm.pdf
Health Disparities Affecting Minorities: African Americans — This brochure offers statistics on several health topics among the African American community. It also gives tips on what you can do and where you can find more information.
http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/Brochures/PDFs/BAA.pdf
Health Disparities Affecting Minorities: American Indians and Alaska Natives — This brochure provides information on health issues specifically for American Indians and Alaska Natives. It also gives tips on what you can do and where you can find more information.
http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/Brochures/PDFs/AIAN.pdf
Hispanic-American Health — This resource provides several links to different organizations, articles, and other resources about Hispanics Americans. Some topics include cancer, mental health, and diabetes.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hispanicamericanhealth.html
Hispanic/Latino Profile — This resource gives a brief overview of health issues among the Hispanic American and Latino population. Some issues that are addresses are cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=54
HIV/AIDS Among African Americans — This publication provides statistical information about African Americans infected with HIV/AIDS in the United States. Also discussed are the interrelated challenges to prevention in African American communities.
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/aa/resources/factsheets/aa.htm
Native Hawaiians/Other Pacific Islanders Profile — This web site features a brief overview of health issues among the Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian community. It provides statistics on topics such as diabetes, infant mortality, and stroke.
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=71
Native-American Health — This online publication presents links to many resources about Native American and Indian health. Some topics include cancer, diabetes, and heart health.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nativeamericanhealth.html
Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide for African Americans — This guide offers a brief overview of what prostate cancer is and screenings for the disease. It also provides information about follow-up tests and possible treatments.
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/publications/aadecisionguide/
Why Do Fruits and Vegetables Matter to Men? — African American men have higher rates of high blood pressure, stroke, and some cancers than white men. Learn about how many fruits and vegetables you need to eat every day for good health. This brochure was designed for African American men.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/downloads/AA_Mens_Brochure.pdf
Young African American Men in the United States (Copyright © KFF) — This publication examines the experiences of young African American men in education, employment, and the criminal justice system. It also compares how they fare in health coverage and health status with that of young men of other racial/ethnic groups.
http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/upload/7541.pdf

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