What are some good interview questions to ask a doctor regarding tobacco and African American communities?

Question

This is a public health question relating to the low socioeconomic status of African Americans.

Answer 1

1. What percentage of African Americans are smokers and how does this compare with the national average?

2. Is lung cancer more or less prevalent in African Americans compared with other communities?

3. What are the noticeable differences in smoking habits of the African American community across age and gender?

4. How closely related is habitual smoking to socio-economic status?

5. Are African Americans any less aware of the health risks of smoking than other communities?

6. Organisations which promote health and well-being within the African American community focus on chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Sickle Cell Anemia, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Asthma, Stroke and AIDS - do you think that this is the right prioritisation?

7. Whilst poor diet and lack of exercise can contribute to some of the above illnesses, smoking can also be a contributory factor - do you think that people in general, and African Americans in particular, are aware that smoking can adversely affect the heart and blood circulation also?

Answer 2

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