Promoting Health Equity for Black Men

Abstract

For over a century, health indicators for Black men in the United States have lagged behind that of other groups. Underlying the poor health of Black men are health inequities that result from social conditions that adversely affect their health. Nurses are well equipped to promote health equity for individuals, communities, and populations. The purpose of this paper is to present strategies that nurse leaders can implement within their organizations and surrounding communities to promote health equity for Black men.