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Introductory page for articles on health issues prevalent among African and African Caribbean people, including diabetes and sickle cell disorder.
Diabetes: reduce your risk of getting it
Some communities have a higher chance of developing diabetes. Find out how to reduce your risk.
Video: diabetes
Diabetes can seriously damage your health if not treated properly. In this video an expert talks about managing the condition.
Sickle cell anaemia
Pamela, 18, talks about her life with sickle cell anaemia, including dealing with a sickle cell crisis.
Darcus Howe: 'My battle with prostate cancer'
Darcus Howe discusses how prostate cancer is an illness that affects many African-Caribbean men.
High blood pressure and stroke: reduce your risk
The risk of high blood pressure and stroke in the African Caribbean community, and how to cut your risk.
'How diabetes affects my daily life'
Brian Hunte, 67, explains how he manages his diabetes by eating healthily and taking insulin.
Prostate cancer
Men of African origin are three times more likely to get prostate cancer than white men. Be aware of the symptoms.
Skin-lightening risks
Many non-prescription skin-lightening creams contain illegal and damaging ingredients.
'How I cut my blood pressure'
One woman's experience of high blood pressure, and how she lowered it by cutting salt from her diet.
Inheriting sickle cell anaemia
Information on sickle cell anaemia, how it is passed on, its symptoms and the types of treatments available.
Mental health
African and African Caribbean people in the UK have a higher risk of mental illness than other communities. Find out where to get help.
Keloid scarring
Raised, shiny scars are known as keloid scars. Find out who gets them and how they're treated.
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