UNC Asheville to Conduct Study on Older African American Men

Study Participants Sought

Do you know how much lead you have in your body? If not, it may be important to find out. Research shows that elevated lead levels in the body are linked to high blood pressure. Furthermore, those people with the highest levels of lead in their blood face a greater risk of stroke, heart disease and decreased mental functioning. While everyone is at some risk for lead exposure, African-American Men over the age of 60 have the highest risk of increased blood lead levels.



The
North Carolina Center for Health & Wellness at UNC Asheville is
sponsoring a study to investigate the blood lead levels in
African-American men more than 60 years old. If you are among that
group and are interested in learning your lead level and how to reduce
your risk of heart disease and stroke, call 828/250-2369 for more
information about joining this study.