Temple University Hospital Doctor On Mission To Raise Awareness Of Heart Disease's Impact On Black Americans

Philadelphia PA

09 February, 2022

12:18 PM

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By Stephanie Stahl, CBS Philadelphia February 9, 2022 As CBS3 continues to commemorate Black History Month, Eyewitness News wants to bring attention to something that disproportionately impacts Black Americans — heart disease. This Heart Month, CBS3 introduces you to a Philadelphia doctor who's on a mission to raise awareness. Heart disease is the leading killer of all Americans, but many don't realize that. For African Americans, there is one risk factor of special concern. African Americans have higher rates of heart disease than white men and women and are 30%more likely to die from it. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.