About the Book

American participants living in Durham, North Carolina (NC). Studies have shown low income African Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, due to poor eating habits or diets. Some studies have also reported higher rates of obesity amongst high income earners. The purpose of this research is to address the inconsistency, as well as fill the gap in the literature on this topic.

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Dr. Charles D. Boison holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, and a Master’s degree from Troy State University, Alabama, USA. He obtained his doctorate from Walden University, Minnesota, USA, in Public Health, with specialization in epidemiology.