Black Women's Health: Paths to Wellness for Mothers and Daughters

Black women and girls face significant health risks, lagging behind their white counterparts by every measure of health, well-being, and fitness. In Black Womens Health, Michele Tracy Berger explores how the health needs of Black women and girls are uniquely rooted in their experiences with racism, sexism, and class discrimination. She provides insight into the larger patterns that place Black women at such high risk and highlights the important role that family plays in improving public health outcomes.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 06 April 2021
\n Publisher: New York University Press
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From heart disease and diabetes to HIV and obesity, Black women and girls face serious health risks, lagging behind their white counterparts by every measure of health, well-being, and fitness. In Black Women's Health, Michele Tracy Berger shows us why this is the case, exploring how the health needs of Black women and girls are uniquely rooted in their experiences with racism, sexism, and class discrimination. Drawing on interviews with mothers and their daughters, as well as compelling medical data, Berger provides insight into the larger patterns that place Black women at such high risk on a national level. She shows how Black mothers communicate with their daughters about health, sexuality, and intimacy, including how they attempt to promote healthy living standards even as they navigate widespread, systemic challenges. Ultimately, Berger highlights the important role that family—and specifically, the relationship between mothers and daughters—plays in improving public health outcomes. Black Women's Health takes a much-needed, intimate look at how Black women and girls navigate different paths to wellness.

Black women and adolescent daughters in the United States face numerous challenges in living healthy and active lives. These challenges include a higher prevalence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, HIV, and obesity compared to their white counterparts. Black women and girls also experience unique health risks due to systemic racism, sexism, and class discrimination.

In her book, Black Women's Health, Michele Tracy Berger explores the root causes of these health disparities and provides insight into how Black women and girls can navigate different paths to wellness. Berger conducts interviews with mothers and their daughters to understand the communication patterns around health, sexuality, and intimacy. She also presents compelling medical data to highlight the broader patterns that place Black women at high risk on a national level.

One of the key findings in Berger's book is that Black mothers play a critical role in promoting healthy living standards for their daughters. Despite facing systemic challenges, Black mothers often communicate with their daughters about health, sexuality, and intimacy in an effort to promote healthy behaviors. However, they often face barriers such as lack of access to healthcare, cultural norms that discourage open communication, and social determinants of health that impact their ability to provide healthy environments for their daughters.

Berger also highlights the importance of family in improving public health outcomes. She argues that the relationship between mothers and daughters is particularly important in shaping healthy behaviors and attitudes towards health. By promoting positive communication and providing a supportive environment, families can help mitigate the health risks faced by Black women and girls.

In conclusion, Black Women's Health provides a much-needed exploration of the health challenges faced by Black women and adolescent daughters in the United States. By highlighting the unique experiences of Black women and girls, as well as the role of family in promoting healthy living, Berger's book offers valuable insights into how we can work towards addressing these disparities and improving the health and well-being of Black communities.

\n Weight: 394g\n
Dimension: 229 x 151 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781479892952\n \n