Health Awareness
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October: National Breast cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American women. Currently, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 12%.…
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September: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Did you know: One in 5 children in the United States have obesity. Between 2011-2014 21.4% of Non-Hispanic black children and adolescents 6–11 years of age, were classified as obese Childhood obesity puts…
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September: National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Congress has designated September as “National Sickle Cell Awareness Month” to help focus attention on the need for research and treatment of sickle cell disease What is Sickle Cells Disease? Currently affecting 70,000-100,000…
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August: National Immunization Awareness Month
We all need shots (vaccines) to help protect us from serious diseases. This protection is called immunization. To help keep our community safe, Bold Kulture Beauty is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness…
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August: National Breastfeeding Month
On August 6, 2011, The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) officially declared that August is National Breastfeeding Month. The theme of National Breastfeeding Month 2019 is “Support Changes Everything.” Did You Know: African…
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July: National Minority Mental Health Month
July is National Minority Mental Health Month! In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives named July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Campbell was a leading African American novelist…
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June 27th National HIV Testing Day
Today, in honor of National HIV Testing Day, Bold Kulture Beauty encourages everyone to get tested for HIV. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. Did you Know: Blacks/African Americans…
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May: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
People who have dark skin tones often believe they’re not at risk for skin cancer, but that is a dangerous misconception Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of race Did you know Skin…
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May: Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs). It can range from mild to life-threatening and should always be treated by a doctor.…
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April: Minority Health Month
April 2019 is National Minority Health Month, and for the observance this year, the Department of health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is raising awareness about the important role…
