UHURU FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES

Health Disparities Faced by the African Community in Oakland, California

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is an economic development institution of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). 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.

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.

• Sources: “Alameda County Health Data Profile 2014", "Alameda County Public Health Department", thepulseofoakland.com, www.cablackhealthnetwork.org, pacinst.org

(This is a sample of our findings. For a full packet of health statistics, visit the store and see the sales desk.)

- African people have the highest rates of hospitalization for hypertension.

- 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 death from all cancers as well as unintentional injury of anyone in Alameda County.

- African people have the second highest rates of death from heart disease, stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases. Pacific Islanders have the highest rates.

- 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. This is compared to 86.7 years in Piedmont.

- African people experience the most premature death of any group in Alameda County by far. Homocide, cancer and heart disease are the leading causes.

- The infant mortality rate is the number of babies who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births. 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. 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.

- A baby born at 2,500 grams or less is considered to be low birth weight (LBW). LBW is associated with a host of lifetime health concerns. The LBW among African people is considerably higher than any other racial or ethnic group.

- The prevalence of diabetes is 36.1% among Indigenous people and African people have the second highest prevalence at 11%.

- 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.

- African people are diagnosed with HIV at a far higher annual rate than any other racial/ethnic group in Alameda County at 50.9%.

- African people have the highest percentage of people with disabilities than any other group in Alameda County.

- The residents of East Oakland inhale some of the most polluted air in the Bay Area, which makes it more likely to develop asthma and other respiratory problems.

- Rates of asthma for African children in Alameda County are 2.5 times higher than the overall rate in the county.

African self-reliance is the only solution. Help put power in the hands of the African community to bridge these grave disparities our community faces in health. Support Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and the annual Uhuru Health Fair. Donate at www.APEDF.org.

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Wednesday, May 04, 2022

SOLD #P112722 Table with Attached Lamp | Modern - $30

SOLD #K111022 Chest of Drawers | Modern | Teak | 5 Drawer | Strip of Woven Wood Effect | Tall Legs - $175

SOLD #C111122 TV Media Stand | Slambrands | Dark Wood with Glass Doors - $70

SOLD #O111022 Pair of End Tables | Modern | Dark Metal | Woven Cylinders - $45/pair

SOLD #A120122 Lamp | Luxo - Ovelo | LED Task Light (we have 15) - $30 each

SOLD #A112722 Nightstand | Modern | Rustic Wood Effect on Metal Legs - $30

SOLD #Z102222 Bar Unit | Modern | Rustic Wooden 55"x 43" - $235

SOLD #BE110622 Lamp | Modern | Metallic Glass - $25

SOLD #S112022 Dual Monitor Stand | Modern | Black Metal - $15

SOLD #F113022 Pub Dining Set | Round Table and 4 Stools | by New Classic Home - $145 /set

SOLD #Q113022 Bakers Rack | Modern | Tall and Thin | Silver Metal - $40

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

SOLD #B120122 Swivel Lounge Chair | Mid Century Modern Jetson's Retro Style | Chrome Pedestal and Orangy Red Upholstery | Tall Back - $595

SOLD #AF112622 Coffee Table | Mid Century Modern Style | Teak - $65

SOLD #J120222 Sofabed | La-Z-Boy | Small Sofa/ Large Loveseat Sized | Sage Green | Microfiber - $345

SOLD #G120122 Set of 4 Stacking Chairs | Mid Century Modern Style | Blond and Chrome - $80/set

SOLD #J112722 Runner | Hand Woven | Wool and possibly Silk | Muted Red Background - $195

SOLD #O112522 Loveseat | Modern | Pepper Grey - $175

SOLD #D111622 Chest of Drawers | Mid Century Modern Style | 5 Drawer - $295

Monday, May 02, 2022

SOLD #A112622 Writing Desk | Mid Century Modern Style | White with Wooden Legs - $85

SOLD #AC112622, #B112622 Small Dresser / Large Nightstand | The Sterling Collection | 3 Drawer (we have 2) - $45 each

SOLD #K112522 Shelf | Modern Country | Beige Wood - $95

SOLD #A112522 Cart | 10-Drawer | Plastic and Chrome - $50

SOLD #Z110622 Storage Drawers | Elfa | Grey with Dark Natural Wood Top | 3 Drawer (slim) - $85

SOLD #AC110622 Storage Drawers | Elfa | Grey with Dark Natural Wood Effect Top | 2 Drawer (wide) - $85

SOLD #K113022 Storage Drawers | White Metal | 3 Drawers - $20

Sunday, May 01, 2022

SOLD #C112622 Writing Desk | Vintage | Black Top - $50

SOLD #K110422 Trunk | Vintage | Rustic Wood with Brass Handles and Latches (slightly bigger than J4) - $30

SOLD #K112722 Runner | from The Medallion Rug Gallery in Palo Alto with Tag | Hand Woven | 100% Wool | 2’ 7” X 16’ 3” | Blue background with Cream border (slight fading) - $145

SOLD #G112522 Shelf | Tall | Walnut Effect Laminate - $50

SOLD #B113022 Rocking Chair | Vintage | Wooden | Black with Hand Painted Design - $30