The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health

by Willarda V. Edwards and Andrea King Collier

Book Overview

Studies show that black men are more likely to seek medical attention, follow a healthy diet, and take prescribed medications if there is a woman in their lives. In short, black women play a key role in keeping their men healthy. The first of its kind, THE BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE TO BLACK MEN'S HEALTH is a comprehensive guide packed with valuable medical information, prescriptive advice, and personal stories from celebrity and non-celebrity women about their men's health issues. Divided into chapters covering key health issues that overwhelmingly affects black men, including prostate and colon cancer, obesity, diabetes, and substance abuse, to name a few, this book provides strategies for building healthy partnerships within the home and community, as well as invaluable guidance for finding the right healthcare and health insurance providers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446697729
• ISBN13: 9780446697729
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Important Health News

Andrea King Collier and Willarda V. Edwards, MD have written a book that can benefit every single woman who cares about the men in her life. The book may be entitled The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health, yet, it is "every man's" book and guide. Chock full of health information, I was interested in learning about my own health as well as my husband's. I found this book to be an ideal source of information. The beginning chapters cover simple basic facts that can aid in determining what can affect a Black man's health. You can learn how to detect when something is happening to the men in your life and assist in helping before the situation gets out of hand. The authors advise that we as women obtain all information possible in terms of health care. I learned that communication is everything when it comes to finding out exactly how our men feel. Collier and Edwards talk about how to target the right doctor as well as the right insurance coverage. The later chapters discuss the major issues affecting the health of our men. The authors discuss the effects of cancer, obesity, HIV/AIDS and other major illnesses. Because Type 1 Diabetes is an illness that affects my own family, I was very interested in the information. The authors explain what diabetes is, the system, the types and the treatment. This is a book that crosses every creed, color and cultural line. But, this book is desperately needed in the Black community because we are so affected by lack of understanding regarding health care issues. These authors have taken a bold and much-needed stand. Armchair Interviews says: Collier and Edwards have written a guide to help women guide their men to better health and in effect, a longer and more fulfilling life.

Excellent handbook.

I thought this book was very well written and easy to understand. The recommendations are attainable and free! It demonstrates that nothing more than love and communication are needed to support your loved one in maintaining, or obtaining the necessary medical attention for, a healthy life. This book will help not only black men and their families, but men and families of all ethnicities. I know the cover and pages of my book will become bent and torn as I use it over and over as a personal resource for health issues. Thank you, Andrea and Willarda.