Tag: African american health

According to the CDC, between August 2021 and August 2023, the prevalence of anemia was highest in Black non-Hispanic females (31.4%) and Black non-Hispanic males (10.8%) in the U.S. population. Iron deficiency disproportionately affects certain populations due to a combination of genetic, dietary, and socioeconomic factors.

According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, non-Hispanic Black individuals often have the lowest mean vitamin D levels in the United States. This complex topic explores why specific ethnic groups have lower vitamin D and what factors are involved, such as melanin content and geographical location.