Asthma

Asthma is a breathing problem that makes it more difficult for you to get air in and out of your lungs. While African Americans represent 12% of the U.S. population, they contribute to 26% of the deaths from asthma and are three times more likely than Caucasians to die from asthma.

Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 106,680 new cases of colon cancer and 41,930 new cases of rectal cancer in 2006 nationwide.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that can be managed through lifestyle changes and medication. Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes, and at least 54 million people over age 20 have pre-diabetes. Whether you just found out you have diabetes or have been dealing with it for years, you can control your diabetes and live a long, active life. If you are at risk or have pre-diabetes, you can take small steps to prevent the disease.

HIV

In the 19th and early 20th century, infectious disease caused most of death in the human population. With the wide development of vaccines, many infections such a smallpox, polio, or measles have either been eliminated or drastically reduced. In this section, information about the types of vaccines recommended for children, youth, and adults is provided.

Immunization

In the 19th and early 20th century, infectious disease caused most of death in the human population. With the wide development of vaccines, many infections such a smallpox, polio, or measles have either been eliminated or drastically reduced. In this section, information about the types of vaccines recommended for children, youth, and adults is provided.

Smoking Cessation

Smoking causes chronic lung disease, among other diseases, which is a leading cause of death worldwide. A recent article reported that at least one in four heavy, long-term smokers who do not quit will develop the deadly lung disease COPD.