Addressing the needs of African American Families in North Baton Rouge.
Tackling Health Disparities in African American Communities
Gain the knowledge needed to improve health disparities in African American community in North Baton Rouge by providing access to health education and assistance to overcome Obesity & BMI, Diabetes, Oral Health, Colorectal Cancer, Tobacco Use, Sleep Patterns, Exercise and Stress. BFI offers access to healthier food options, assistance with better healthcare, and mental health services.
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What is the definition of health disparities?
The increased presence and severity of certain diseases, poorer health, and greater difficulty in obtaining efficient healthcare services for disadvantaged races and ethnicities.
Are you dealing with?
Top Health Disparities in the African American Community
Lower Your Blood Pressure
EXERCISE AND GOOD SLEEP CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Hypertention
High Blood Pressure
Approximately 55% of African American in the US have Hypertension or High Blood Pressure and majority develop HBP in their 20s-30s. When symptoms begin to occur, they can start with
early morning headaches, irregular heart rhythms, vision changes, or buzzing in the ears. Severe hypertension can cause fatigue, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety, chest pain, and muscle tremors.
Though this sounds tough to deal with, you can decrease your chances by creating a healthy diet including more fruit, stop the use of all tobacco products, getting better exercise and more!
Exercise
lower your HBP with 15min/day
African American people are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases (e.g. heart disease, diabetes) than Hispanic people and non- Hispanic, White people. In fact, tobacco use contributes to the three leading causes of death among African Americans— heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
Sleep Patterns
How sleep effects your HBP
African American people are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases (e.g. heart disease, diabetes) than Hispanic people and non- Hispanic, White people. In fact, tobacco use contributes to the three leading causes of death among African Americans— heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
Healthy Eating
Good Food is always good
African American people are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases (e.g. heart disease, diabetes) than Hispanic people and non- Hispanic, White people. In fact, tobacco use contributes to the three leading causes of death among African Americans— heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
Obesity & Diabetes
The leading cause and how to...
Obesity in the African American Community
Don't Smother Your Heart
Women in our culture are our compassionate strong holds. They are the glue that holds our families together. African American women are also endangered when it comes to health disparities in our community.
African American women have the highest rates of obesity with 4 out of 5 women being overweight or obese. Obesity and overweight leads to multiple risk factors such as HBP, Cancer, Heart Disease, and strokes.
Diabetes
You don't have to stick your finger
African American adults are 60% more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes. Obesity and lack of exercise only agitate this condition and can worsen if not dealt with properly.
Taking steps to maintain a healthy diet can help to maintain and reduce pain associated with Diabetes.
BREAKING BAD HABITS CAN JUST AS EASY AS STARTING
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Tobacco Use is the #1
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Top health disparities caused by Tobacco Use
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Stop shopping at corner stores
Why are more Tobacco Advertisements in Black neighborhoods?
Studies show there are more convenient stores that sell tobacco products in urban areas than there are in white areas.
Get help with your health
Medical and Behavioral health counseling for families and children.
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Client Testimonials
The BFI church and its staff has helped black families in need through Christ and Love. It is so evident in their dedication to service and community. We are proud to partner with this organization to be a powerful and effective resource to African American families the North Baton Rouge community.
Christina Snowden Selvage
Executive Director, AKCCL
The BFI church and its staff has helped black families in need through Christ and Love. It is so evident in their dedication to service and community. We are proud to partner with this organization to be a powerful and effective resource to African American families the North Baton Rouge community.
Christina Snowden Selvage
Executive Director, AKCCL
The BFI church and its staff has helped black families in need through Christ and Love. It is so evident in their dedication to service and community. We are proud to partner with this organization to be a powerful and effective resource to African American families the North Baton Rouge community.
Christina Snowden Selvage
Executive Director, AKCCL
About Us
Black Family Initiative is here to focus on the wellness of families, assist the poor and distressed, and combat community deterioration, blighted properties, crime, drug use, and other social problems.
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