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Case Studies: African American
 
Patient Name: Andre Howard
Age: 30
Sex: Male
Language: English
Race/Ethnicity: African American/Black

History:
• Today’s visit is first encounter with the patient
• Patient appears to be in fair health
  o 6 feet tall and 250 pounds with BMI of 34
  o Classified as moderately obese

Today’s visit:
• Review of the chart indicates the patient has come
  in due to the following symptoms:
  o Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, weakness,
     loss of appetite) over extended period
  o Weight loss
  o Frequent urination, especially at night
  o Blurred vision
  o Stiffness and swelling in the knees and hips
  o Abdominal pain

  1. Given your knowledge of health disparities faced by Blacks/African Americans in the U.S., to which health condition is this patient predisposed?
  a. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
  b. Diabetes Type 2
  c. Prostate cancer
  d. A and C above
  e. A, B and C

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