Table 6.
Chronic Conditions, Symptoms, and Signs Prevalence Rates for Black Men
| 1900/10 | 1971–75 | 1976–80 | 1988–94 | 1999–2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 50–64 | |||||
| Irregular Pulse | 47.3 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Murmur | 36.9 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Valvular HD | 22.0 | 2.8 | 6.4 | 2.1 | |
| CHF | 1.1 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 5.3 | |
| Arteriosclerosis | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 2.8 | |
| Adventitious Sounds | 16.5 | 5.1 | 9.0 | 4.2 | |
| Decreased Breath | 15.3 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 5.4 | |
| Joint problems | 51.4 | 8.5 | 15.4 | ||
| Back problems | 47.5 | 22.0 | 20.7 | 27.2 | |
| Age 60–74 | |||||
| Irregular Pulse | 60.4 | 7.7 | 4.3 | 10.1 | 15.5 |
| Murmur | 39.7 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Valvular HD | 26.0 | 3.4 | 9.3 | 1.5 | |
| CHF | 47.4 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 4.5 | |
| Arteriosclerosis | 16.0 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 7.0 | |
| Adventitious Sounds | 20.3 | 11.6 | 10.4 | 3.9 | |
| Decreased Breath | 22.6 | 3.3 | 10.1 | 8.8 | |
| Joint problems | 60.7 | 2.5 | 10.6 | 14.0 | |
| Back problems | 55.0 | 32.2 | 24.0 | 26.9 |
Source: Costa, Helmchen, and Wilson (2007).
Prevalence rates in 1900 are weighted by the geographic representation of the black population in the four census regions in 1900. See the notes to Table 6 for additional details.