MISSION
To raise awareness of health concerns affecting African
American men, their families and their communities, and
to identify partnerships that will assist in reducing health
disparities in the African American community.
Schedule your Date With a Doctor (www.datewithadoctor.com)
on WTMP 1150 AM/96.1 FM - Sunday’s at 8:30 AM. This
is a live call-in show in partnership with the American
Cancer Society. Listen, learn, and apply.
Upcoming shows for 2007: 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 11/25, 12/23
GENERAL HEALTH FACTS
40% of black men die prematurely from cardiovascular disease
as compared to 21% of white men.
44% of black men are considered overweight; 24% are obese.
Source: Health, U.S., 2003, Table 3
In 2003, African American men were 2.4 times as likely
to die from prostate cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic
white men.
Source: Office of Minority Health
In Florida, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is estimated to
be one in 286 whites, one in 50 blacks and
one in 127 Hispanics. Among minority women and children
the disparity in AIDS cases compared to Whites is greater
than that of men. In 2000, African-Americans accounted
for 81% of all pediatric AIDS cases in Florida.
Source: Florida Department of Health
DON’T BE A
STATISTIC, LIVE HEALTHY!
PARTNERS
American Cancer Society
Alzheimer’s Association
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Community Health Advocacy Partnership (CHAP)
WTMP
To learn how you can partner with
the 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay, Inc. to support our Health & Wellness
efforts please contact us at programs@100bmtb.org or
877.636.6687 ext. 113.
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