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2×
more likely
Black men are 2× more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men.
That's why we've created a step-by-step guide to symptoms, screening, and talking to your GP.
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3×
higher risk
3× higher risk of hypertension compared to the general population.
Learn what your numbers mean and how to manage them — in plain English.
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50K+
in the UK
50,000+ people live with sickle cell in the UK — most of them Black.
Latest treatments, living well guides, and support for families.
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1 in 10
African-Caribbean adults
1 in 10 African-Caribbean adults have type 2 diabetes.
Prevention, nutrition, and management — culturally relevant, evidence-based.
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