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Community Health Councils brought together a cross section of groups and key stakeholders to form the African Americans Building a Legacy of Health (AABLH) coalition. This coalition works to promote healthy communities and reduce disparities in the rates of diabetes, stroke and heart disease for African Americans living and working in South Los Angeles. The Problem
African Americans in Los Angeles have higher rates of death from coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes than any other racial group in the United States. South Los Angeles has the country's highest incidence of obesity (30%). Compared with residents of similar cities, South LA residents have little or no access to resources such as healthy food options and safe places to be physically active that could help improve health. The Solution
The African Americans Building a Legacy of Health coalition formed three action committees to reduce disparities in health. Economic Parity develops strategies to improve food quality and physical activity options in South Los Angeles through community development, awareness and advocacy. Disparities in Healthcare brings together hospitals and clinics serving South LA to support research and fundingfor disease-management services at local hospitals and clinics.
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