Black People's Risk Factors for Stroke Rising Faster Than for White People The latest research from King's College London paints a stark picture of health disparities in the UK, where stroke risk factors are increasing at an alarming rate among Black people, particularly those from African and Caribbean backgrounds.
The study's findings should not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with long standing inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes.
A comprehensive analysis of over 8,500 adults from the South London Stroke Register reveals that high blood pressure and diabetes are on the rise among Black people, with those from African backgrounds experiencing stroke without prior risk factor diagnosis at twice the rate of white people.