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African people in Alameda County have the highest hospitalization rates for chronic diseases including diabetes, coronary heart disease, severe mental illness, stroke, congestive heart failure, asthma and asthma in children under 5. The prevalence of diabetes is 36.1% among Indigenous people and African people have the second highest prevalence at 11%. The LBW among African people is considerably higher than any other racial or ethnic group. LBW is associated with a host of lifetime health concerns. A baby born at 2,500 grams or less is considered to be low birth weight (LBW). While Alameda County has relatively low infant mortality rates, the African community has infant mortality rates almost twice as high as the county average and much higher than any other racial/ethical group. This measure is often used as a benchmark of how healthy a community is, partly due to the great loss to society and partly due to complex interplay of factors that cause infant mortality. The infant mortality rate is the number of babies who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births. Homocide, cancer and heart disease are the leading causes. African people experience the most premature death of any group in Alameda County by far. This is compared to 86.7 years in Piedmont. African people in Alameda County have the lowest life expectancy of any group at 74.7 years of age and African men as a group have an even lower life expectancy at 71.1 years. Pacific Islanders have the highest rates. African people have the second highest rates of death from heart disease, stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases. African people have the highest rates of death from all cancers as well as unintentional injury of anyone in Alameda County. From infancy to 64 years, African people die at rates at least two times higher than white people. African people have the highest rates of hospitalization for hypertension.

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Sources: вЂњAlameda County Health Data Profile 2014', 'Alameda County Public Health Department',,.

What do we mean when we say 'disparities'? Below are just a few of the statistics that expose the disparities faced by the African community here in the Bay Area. The mission of APEDF is to defend the civil and human rights of the African community and to address the grave disparities faced by the African community in the areas of health, healthcare, economic development and education. Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is an economic development institution of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF).

'I can't see how you could not find something you need.' - Hallie R. We have also donated items we no longer wanted to bring it full circle.' - Tracy A. 'We have procured some fine solid cherry wood pieces for bargain prices and are always on the lookout for more at this socially responsible establishment. My group of friends and I visit the store almost every Friday afternoon before going to dinner.' 'I have bought many furniture items at Uhuru. 'I especially like the way in which knowledgeable workers in the store put their heads together and decide on prices.' - Judith S. It will be a spiritual experience!' -Alexis M. 'Be sure to buy a vegan blackberry pie at their annual holiday pie drive.

Donate everything - your time, your money, your furniture.' - Sally M. 'The spirit moves in this community of activists. Thanks for letting me be a part of your program.' - Kandi G.

I found out about the program and I think it's great that the store and Uhuru House are doing so well. I'm volunteering at Uhuru Furniture and ever since I came in the store and found out what Uhuru stands for and how it helps the community I was totally shocked. One of the coolest spots in the Bay Area.' - Bill C. 'Uhuru reflects the history of Oakland in many ways - from furnishing of local styles to continuity with the Black Panthers 'do for yourself' program. I really support the idea of recycling furniture.' Some of the furnishing in my college apartment were selected from the hodge podge here. 'Over the years my family has donated and shopped here. Sometimes that sucks, though, because I'll see something great and then before I can make up my mind about it it's gone. 'The staff is super friendly and I love that their stock is constantly changing. 'Used furniture and housewares in great condition arrive nearly everyday, and bargain hunters like myself buy the furniture like hot funnel cakes at a carnival!' If you're lucky you might even be able to find some quality steals.' - Gary L. 'With a little perusing, this is a great place to find some decent quality, gently used furniture at a reasonable price.