Women's Health USA 2006

VERTICAL CHART: Selected Health Conditions Among Women Aged 18 and Older, by Race, 1999-2003

VERTICAL CHART: Selected Health Conditions Among Women Aged 18 and Older, by Race,* 1999-2003

Heart Disease: American Indian/Alaska Native 14.2, White 10.8, Black 10.5

Hypertension: American Indian/Alaska Native 28.2, White 22.4, Black 36

Cancer: American Indian/Alaska Native 6.4, White 7.9, Black 3.5

Diabetes: American Indian/Alaska Native 12.1, White 5.3, Black 10.7

Ulcer: American Indian/Alaska Native 14.9, White 8.3, Black 7.2

Migraine or Severe Headache: American Indian/Alaska Native 30.1, White 21.3, Black 19.5

Source: Barnes PM, Adams PF, Powell-Griner E. Health characteristics of the American Indian and Alaska Native adult population: United States, 1999-2003. Advanced Data from Vital and Health Statistics, No. 356; 2005 Apr.
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