title: Disparities of health in African Americans.
abstract: As a cohort of the vulnerable populations, African Americans have the poorest health status indicators of all ethnic groups. Using a vulnerable populations theoretical framework, the reasons for the disparities are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006295:Health Resources; D006296:Health Services; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States