answersLogoWhite

0

African-Americans have been shown to be at greater risk for arterial occlusion than other racial groups in the United States.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How does Lyme disease impact ethnic groups?

Lyme disease can affect all ethnic groups, but certain populations may be more at risk due to factors like outdoor activities in wooded or grassy areas where ticks are prevalent. There may also be differences in access to healthcare and awareness of tick-borne illnesses that could affect diagnosis and treatment outcomes across ethnic groups. However, the impact of Lyme disease on different ethnic groups can vary and is influenced by various socio-economic and environmental factors.


What disease did only Jewish people could contract after World War 2?

There is not such thing as a disease that only one ethnic groups can contract.


Which ethnic group has the reputation of having the greatest influence on American foreign policy?

Jewish-Americans


How may Kennedy's disease be said to occur infrequently?

Kennedy's disease is a rare disease, with only one in 50,000 males affected and no particular pattern among various races or ethnic groups


What ethnic group is affected by krabbe disease?

Krabbe disease affects most ethnic groups equally (1 in every 100,000-200,000 births). However, there is an inbred community in Israel with a very high prevalence of the disease (6 in every 1,000 births) and some Scandinavian countries report an incidence of (1, in every 50,000 births).


Is heart disease the leading cause of death in the US across all racial and ethnic groups?

no... that would be stupidity...


Does yellow fever affect a certain ethnic group?

Yellow fever does not specifically target any ethnic group; it is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can affect anyone who is not vaccinated and is in endemic areas. However, individuals living in or traveling to regions where yellow fever is prevalent, particularly in parts of Africa and South America, may be at a higher risk. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the disease, regardless of ethnic background.


What happened to Germans ethnic group after World War 1?

they all died of a disease called "Hyponisiia" very tragic and painfull.


How does the incidence of gasteroenterologic diseases differ among ethnic groups?

The incidence of gasteroenterologic diseases differs among ethnic groups. For instance, while gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in Caucasians, its incidence is lower among African Americans.


Why do Jewish people have a higher risk of getting Crohns disease?

Having the answer to this question would go a long way in helping to find a cure. It is not known why certain ethnic groups are more predisposed to getting Crohns disease.


What was the greatest obstacle to eastern european national unity in many nation states after world war 1?

great ethnic diversity found in the region


What are the demographics of Von Hippel-Lindau disease?

Von Hippel-Lindau disease affects both men and women equally. It has an estimated incidence of about 1 in 36,000 live births and is seen in all ethnic groups worldwide. The condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that a child only needs to inherit one copy of the altered gene to develop the disease.