Study: religious practice, spirituality can improve Black Americans’ cardiovascular health
For as long as Daniel McKizzie can remember, church has been part of his life. McKizzie — Reverend McKizzie to his congregation — is the pastor and founder of New Creation Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minn. A new study suggests that church may be part of his long-term health as well.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among all Americans, and even more so among Black Americans, who are 30% more likely than any other group to die from cardiovascular disease. This disparity is exacerbated by differential access to health care and other established health inequalities that persist across the Black community.
