Why is the infant mortality rate higher in African-American babies?
According to the CDC, in New Jersey the black infant mortality rate was 8.89 per 1000 live births compared to 3.07 per 1000 births for white, non-Hispanic infants … source
African Americans and Stroke Risk
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for all Americans, including African Americans, but African Americans are twice as likely to have a stroke compared to … source
Former CDC director Tom Frieden accused of groping woman in New York, officials say
Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Tom Frieden turned himself in to authorities Friday to face charges that he groped a woman he knew last year, according to…
Body Of CDC Scientist Missing Since February Found In Georgia River
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientist who mysteriously vanished seven weeks ago has been found dead in a river in northwest Atlanta, authorities said on Thursday. Timothy Cunningham’s…
May Vital Signs – African American Health: Creating Equal Opportunities for Health
Younger African Americans are living with and dying from diseases found in white Americans at older ages. For complete audio descriptions, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/video/vitalsigns/VSAfric… source
Making the Business Case: Improving Health in African American Communities
See how community and business leaders are making changes to improve health in African American communities. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www…. source