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Goal Statement   one sentence that further defines the topic 

• To require health awareness to African Americans who are overweight, and/or suffering from health issues related to obesity.

Policy Options / Model Programs   specific policies or program models, grouped by type, that are profiled 

• Education of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Weight loss/health program 
• Kansas African American Health Program

Local/State/National Information    additional information on this topic at the local, state, national, global level

• Health Outreach to African Americans - USA 

• Health Outreach to African Americans - Kansas

Glossary of Terms   key words or phrases that the layperson needs to know to understand this issue 

• Support for Community-Based Participatory Research in Public Health: "It is important that academic, public health practice, and community partnerships work together to engage in solving problems related to public health issues."  

Bibliography

• www.apha.org/advocacy/policy/policysearch

• This explains what diseases are associated with African American women. 
• The American Heart Association gives information on warning signs of heart attack/stroke, diseases/conditions, and achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Website provides support for women that focuses on programs that helps women with heart disease.
• Multicultural Health Clearinghouse provides a reccommended reading list for African Americans about common health issues within this population.
• Website gives in depth information from the Office of Minority Health.
• Statistics of African American health in the United States