Come Support Muhammad Mosque of Charleston's 1st Annual Health Fair

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The State of the Health in South Carolina and Charleston CountyAs you may be aware, from January 1, 1981 to December 31, 2009, 20,027 residents in South Carolina contracted HIV/AIDS. Of those who were diagnosed with this disease, 10,033 have died from this illness, while 9,994 are still living.The age range most infected with this disease is from 20-39 years of age.In 2009 South Carolina ranked 9^th in recorded AIDS cases, while Columbia ranked 6^th and North Charleston ranked 20^th in comparison to other major cities.In the year 2009, 36% of black people in South Carolina suffered with arthritis.In the year 2008, Charleston County:

• Reported 242 blacks were hospitalized for hypertension while 27 died from this illness.

• Reported 393 blacks were hospitalized for diabetes while 48 died from this illness.

• Reported 77 black women were hospitalized for breast cancer while 13 died from this illness.

• Reported 84 black males were hospitalized for prostate cancer while 10 died from this illness.

In the year 2008, it was reported that being overweight contributed to 32% of heart disease deaths each year.More than 73% of blacks in South Carolina are overweight or obese. For black women, 3 out of 4 are considered overweight or obese.Something must be done!Do your part in promoting self-awareness by joining Muhammad Mosque of Charleston for a Community Health Fair on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9:00AM-1:00PM!Corner of Reynolds and Spruill Avenue in North Charleston, SC!
For more information please contact Bro. Earl Muhammad at (843) 513-6163 oredmuh29@bellsouth.net