Worst Genocide EVER Of Statistically speaking, Black men live more than eight years less than the general population.

By Norm Roulet, 22 December, 2024

Concerning health statistics observed among Black men

By Jerry Kennard

Updated on November 13, 2024

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

Black men in the United States suffer worse health than any other racial group in America. For example, as a group, Black men have the lowest life expectancy and the highest death rate from specific causes compared to both men and women of other racial and ethnic groups.1

Discrepancies in health statistics for the more than 17 million Black men, when compared to others, highlight a great need to better address their causes. There are a number of reasons that can be pointed to as causes for the issues of poor health among Black men. Racial discrimination, high rates of incarceration, unemployment, a lack of affordable health services, poor health education, cultural barriers, poverty, access to health insurance, and insufficient medical and social services catering to Black men all negatively affect quality of life and health.

Here are some of the sobering health statistics for Black men in the U.S.

Black Male Health Statistics

Statistically speaking, Black men live more than eight years less than the general population.2 They also have higher death rates than Black women for all leading causes of death. Black men have a higher incidence and a higher rate of death from oral cancer, and have a much higher risk of developing HIV/AIDS in their lifetime.3

Other Health Statistics

  • 44% of Black men are considered overweight
  • 38.7% are obese4
  • Black men suffer more preventable oral diseases that are treatable
  • Black men have a higher incidence of diabetes and prostate cancer5
  • Black men have a high suicide rate; it's the third leading cause of death in 15- to 24-year-olds6

10 Leading Causes of Death

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the following were the leading causes of death of Black men in 2023:7

  1. Heart disease
  2. Cancer
  3. Unintentional injuries
  4. Stroke
  5. Diabetes
  6. Homicide
  7. Chronic lower respiratory diseases
  8. Kidney disease
  9. Hypertension
  10. Septicemia

Homicide a Leading Cause of Death for Younger Black Males

https://www.verywellhealth.com/black-american-mens-health-2328772

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