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Certain diseases seem to be more prevalent in some races than others. So, with no other issues in your family health history, you still may have risk factors for several diseases just by belonging to a particular ethnic group.

Here’s a quick list of some ethnicity-related health concerns. If you belong to any of these groups, pay special attention to the health risks associated with them.

 Blacks:Have an increased risk for diabetes and insulin resistanceAre five times more likely than Caucasians to develop kidney disease if diabeticHave the highest heart-disease risk and an increased risk for high blood pressure

 Asians:Have an increased risk for osteoporosis (especially women)

 Caucasians:Have an increased risk for osteoporosis (especially women)

 Latinos:Have an increased risk for diabetes and insulin resistanceAre over six times more likely to develop kidney disease if diabetic

 Native Americans:Have an increased risk for diabetes and insulin resistanceAre six times more likely to develop kidney disease if diabetic