A Checklist to Help You Reduce Your Risk for Disease

If you are Hispanic American, you are at higher risk for:

High Blood Pressure
Diabetes

If you are Native American or Alaskan, you are at higher risk for:

Heart Disease
Malignant Neoplasm (cancerous tumor)
Accidents
Chronic Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Diabetes
Pneumonia/Influenza

If you are African American, you are at higher risk for:

Heart Disease
Stroke
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Cancer
Cirrhosis of the Liver

If you are Pacific American, you are at higher risk for:

Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Cancer

Source: National Cancer Institute, by permission

Disclaimer: All information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for advice by your physician. You are advised to consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations appearing here.

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