The Silent Health Crisis Facing Black Men Over 40—and Why It’s Often Caught Too Late

The silent health crisis facing Black men Over 40—and why it’s often caught too late

Several diseases disproportionately affect Black men—but mistrust and delayed checkups often stand in the way of early detection.

BLK ALERTS - The silent health crisis facing Black men Over 40—and why it’s often caught too late

Photo by Nina x PeopleImages/Adobe Stock Images Heart disease, diabetes and prostate cancer disproportionately affect Black men—but mistrust, cost and delayed checkups often stand in the way of early detection. Many Black men in their 40s and beyond put work, family and daily responsibilities ahead of their health. The warning signs, both subtle and obvious, can go unchecked until a major medical event makes them impossible to ignore. Missed reg…