Introduction
obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease
OBESITY, HYPERTENSION, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
African American women experience higher rates of hypertension and obesity compared to women from other racial and ethnic groups [Studies of a few culturally tailored community-based interventions have shown them to be effective at addressing risk factors for cardiovascular disease among well-educated, mid-life African American women. These interventions typically provide health information about chronic health conditions and focus on improving diet, physical activity, and medication adherence. They combine a health education curriculum prepared for the general public with culturally sensitive setting, delivery, and reinforcements to appeal to mid-life and older African American women. Four studies provide evidence that community-based, culturally tailored interventions can improve blood pressure control and reduce weight among mid-life and older African American women [There is a dearth of interventions focused exclusively on mid-life African American women [This study presents the results of a randomized clinical trial featuring the 