2 chapters across the catalog
A report from Georgia indicates that monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black men, who account for over 80% of cases in the state. Despite this, vaccination data shows an even distribution between Black and white residents, leading to calls for more targeted outreach. The hosts discuss the "sense of urgency" in the media and the potential for new funding to flow into public health messaging for communities of color.
Black Americans living in Northern climates face a "silent epidemic" of Vitamin D deficiency due to higher melanin levels and reduced sunlight exposure. This deficiency, combined with a transition from outdoor agricultural work to indoor urban living, has exacerbated health issues like high blood pressure. The modern diet of processed "pizza and burgers" is contrasted with the nutrient-dense, sun-enriched lifestyle of previous generations.
