May 16, 2013 — vol. 48, no 41
Roving Camera
What public health issue is most important to communities of color? |
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Cardiovascular disease and persistent stress, better known as “the weathering effect.” |
Bridgit Brown Writer Dorchester |
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Black men and their health. Getting proper medical attention and routine check-ups and screenings are important. |
Aisha Johnson Criminal Justice Mattapan |
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Hypertension and diabetes are just rampant. |
Carmelo Ayuso President of the Mass. Minority State Police Officers’ Association Boston |
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Access to fresh food and safe places to exercise. | Steve Jackson Engineer Jamaica Plain |
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Obesity, because it causes so many illnesses. | Cheryl Crawford Executive Director of MassVOTE Boston |
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Obesity, mental awareness and stress. | Jhovon Williams Supervisor Dorchester |
