Why Don't Black Men Go to the Doctor ?

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Monday, April 23, 2012 at 10:06PM

African American men are less likely to seek medical care than any other segment of the U.S. population. As a result, African American men are dying from preventable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Factors such as finances, fear, racism and poor education are all well established reasons. What strategies can be used to get our brothers to the doctor sooner ?

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