AFRICAN HEALTH DIABETES AFRICAN HEALTH

The Migration Policy Institute notes that when compared to the overall population of U.S. immigrants, sub-Saharan Africans are better educated, contribute to the labor force at greater rates, and are more inclined to speak English in the home. Nonetheless, on average, household incomes of sub-Saharan Africans were lower than those for the overall immigrant population, and they experience poverty at higher rates than their foreign-born counterparts.

It is clear that low income and poverty-stricken communities are at a much higher risk of developing diabetes. 3 in 4 adults with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries.

New York City Mayor and a former New York state senator Eric Adams, recognizes these facts, and is disturbed about the mounting health crisis. He is advising citizens to begin focusing on their nutrition and health. Adams intends to assist New Yorkers in this process.

“One morning in 2016, I woke up and couldn’t see the numbers on my alarm clock. I went to the doctor, who diagnosed me with Type 2 diabetes. He told me I might have my driver’s license revoked due to vision loss, and I might have permanent nerve damage in my fingers and toes. I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life on insulin. So, I did something scientific: I Googled “reversing diabetes.” Through that search, I ended up connecting with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn at the Cleveland Clinic, who told me I could treat my diabetes with lifestyle changes, including overhauling my diet and exercising”, stated Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams recognizes that as in his case, everyday citizens must also take the initiative and learn how they can improve their health. He acknowledges that food expenses have sky rocketed, pushing citizens to turn away from healthier food selections, to cheaper options usually fast food. Lower-income neighborhoods are left with limited produce options, often old and void of nutrients, more processed foods, and sugary drinks and snacks. Also known as “nutritional deserts”.

A MAYOR OF THE COMMUNITY!! ADAMS RECOGNIZES THAT AS IN HIS CASE, EVERYDAY CITIZENS MUST ALSO TAKE THE INITIATIVE AND LEARN HOW THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH