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African Americans

Also known as: Black Americans

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 3 facts

claimRedline et al. (1997) identified racial differences in the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing between African-Americans and Caucasians.

referenceBuxbaum SG et al. performed a segregation analysis on the genetics of the apnea hypopnea index in Caucasians and African Americans, published in Genetic Epidemiology in 2002.

claimAfrican American children are at an increased risk for sleep-disordered breathing, even after adjusting for obesity or respiratory problems.

Financial Literacy: The Guide to Managing Your Money - Annuity.org annuity.org Annuity.org 3 facts

measurementAfrican Americans answered 37% of questions on a personal finance survey correctly, compared to 55% for white Americans, according to a study by the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center.

claimThere is a significant racial gap in financial literacy in the United States, with African Americans scoring substantially lower than white Americans.

claimAfrican Americans struggle most with insurance and risk comprehension, while debt management is their strongest area of financial literacy, according to a study by the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center.

Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov CDC Sep 1, 2023 2 facts

claimMensah GA discussed fostering community partnerships to address cardiovascular diseases in African Americans.

referenceThe article 'Cardiovascular Diseases in African Americans: Fostering community partnerships to stem the tide' by G.A. Mensah, published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases in 2018, discusses cardiovascular disease prevention and community partnerships.

https://api.drum.lib.umd.edu/server/api/core/bitst... api.drum.lib.umd.edu Natasha J. Cabrera · Maryland Population Research Center, University of Maryland 1 fact

claimExpanding the 'Integrative Model for the Study of Developmental Competencies' to cross-cultural parenting research could provide insights into the challenges faced by marginalized families of color globally, such as comparing parental sensitivity among Turkish immigrants in Germany to marginalized groups in the United States like African Americans, Native Americans, and Latin Americans.

Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press 1 fact

claimPerceived discrimination is associated with hypertension among African Americans.

The Role of Taxation in Family Inequality: Possibilities for Reform ncfr.org National Council on Family Relations Dec 20, 2024 1 fact

claimDorothy A. Brown (2021) argues in 'The whiteness of wealth' that the U.S. tax system impoverishes Black Americans and proposes reforms to address this disparity.

Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu CUNY Pressbooks 1 fact

claimPerceived discrimination is associated with hypertension among African Americans, according to a study by Sims et al. (2012).

Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy May 20, 2024 1 fact

claimAfrican Americans face disproportionate energy insecurity, often living in older homes with outdated appliances and faulty energy systems, which leads to higher cost burdens and reduced comfort due to inadequate heating or cooling.