Mobilizing Black America: Solutions to Black Health Problems

Abstract

One of the pillars of our national security strategy is reconstitution. If the United States is to reconstitute its forces for a future conflict, it will be necessary to be able to mobilize all segments of the society. African Americans suffer from many serious physical and socioeconomic problems that could prevent the United States from achieving as much from them as from other segments of the population. Poor health is one of the major problems that could limit the contributions of blacks to any full-scale reconstitution effort. What can be done about it? What, if anything, ought to be the role of the Department of Defense in solving the problem? This paper examines some of the leading causes of deaths of African Americans in the United States. It also examines ways to prevent and control serious health and social problems. Chronic diseases and major social health problems have already deprived many African Americans of quality of life and longevity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA278363

Entities

People

  • Silas C. Smalls

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • African Americans
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Hypertension
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • Social Problems
  • Students
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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