EP 31: Why Are More Black Americans Dying of COVID-19?

It’s a fact that more Black Americans are dying because of COVID-19. 

Is it because of the system? Our diet? Why is this the case?

I’ll dive into some reasons why people of color are at more risk. Most importantly, I’ll share with you what we can do to battle this virus and take personal responsibility for our health.

Listen in and help me take action to change it.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in this episode:

• [2:37] The numbers are showing a disturbing trend with African Americans being infected and dying from this virus.
• [2:50] As of mid-August, black people and other people of color makeup 83% of reported COVID-19 cases in Toronto. 21% affect black people, who only make up 9% of the city’s overall population.
• [7:14] This is a wake up call for the black community. 
• [7:56] I really started to examine my lifestyle and what I was doing. I realized that my values were inconsistent with how I was actually living.
• [8:11] It all comes down to personal responsibility.
• [8:24] You can’t get fat or obese and then blame the system, or say it’s because of systemic racism. 
• [9:40] It’s not a cure, but you should get more Vitamin D. Most blacks are low in vitamin D. It helps with immune health and respiratory health.
• [14:47] Many are suffering in silence and isolation.
• [14:58] During this difficult time, affording the cost of mental health services can be a barrier in the African American community.  
• [15:25] I know many of you are getting COVID fatigue, and you’re itching to get out and resume your normal activities. But this virus is killing, slaughtering our community.
• [15:58] Getting five to thirty minutes of sun exposure at least twice per week. The best source really is the sun.
• [16:44] Eat more anti-inflammatory foods.
• [20:20] We as black people, must act.

 

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Podcast Links:

 

Episode 16: Black Health Matters Too: Racism In The Food System With Leticia Deawuo

 

Episode 15: 10 Ways To Lose Weight On A Budget

 

Episode 19 : Challenging Mental Health Stigma In The Black Community with Martine Lopez

 

Links and references:

 

Taraji P. Henderson Boris L Henson Foundation (Free Virtual Therapy Campaign) 

COVID-19 Deaths by Race and Ethnicity

Vitamin D Deficiency in Blacks 

iTunes Podcast Links

Challenging Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community with Martine Lopez

Black Health Matters Too Racism in the Food System with Leticia Deawuo

10 Ways to Lose Weight on a Budget