Record #:

1912

Author(s):

Surles, Kathryn B.; Graham, Karen T.; Atkinson, Dillon

Abstract:

While such health indicators as infant mortality, heart disease, and strokes show improvement among blacks, there still remain serious disparities between the health status of blacks and other North Carolinians.

Source:

CHES Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 76, Oct 1993, p1-103, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Health and race; African Americans--Health and hygiene

Record #:

2093

Author(s):

Aldrich, Tim E.

Abstract:

While new cases of prostate cancer do not vary greatly by race in North Carolina, the state leads the nation in prostate cancer deaths among blacks. Stage-at-diagnosis was the most important determinant for survival.

Source:

CHES Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 90, Jan 1995, p2-10, il, bibl

Subject(s):

African Americans--Health and hygiene; Cancer--Mortality; Prostate--Cancer

Record #:

25834

Author(s):

Lazure, Erica Plouffe

Abstract:

Dr. Sheila Bunch, assistant professor of social work, is among a dozen researchers across East Carolina University’s campus examining health and health disparities of African Americans in hopes to improve the well-being of those across eastern North Carolina.

Source:

Edge (NoCar LD 1741 E44 E33), Vol. Issue , Spring 2006, p8-11, 22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African Americans--Health and hygiene