Cardiovascular Health Promotion in North Florida African-American Churches.

Turner, Lori W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ507540

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Cardiovascular Health Promotion in North Florida African-American Churches.

Turner, Lori W.; And Others

Health Values: The Journal of Health Behavior, Education & Promotion, v19 n2 p3-9 Mar-Apr 1995

This article describes cardiovascular problems of minority populations, exploring ways that churches can help their communities and describing the outcomes of a model intervention on four African American churches in rural north Florida. Positive outcomes were observed, particularly regarding community members' participation in health promotion activities. (Author/SM)

Descriptors: Adults, Black Community, Black Culture, Blacks, Cardiovascular System, Church Role, Churches, Community Services, Health Promotion, Rural Areas

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Florida

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