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This stimulating volume analyzes the complex causes of health disparities affecting minorities, particularly African Americans, and discusses how this knowledge can help mitigate their destructive effects. It identifies genetic, non-genetic, and epigenetic factors underlying prevalent health conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, while tracing the intricate links among these factors within the current environmental and social context. The exploration of non-genetic factors, including social determinants and health behaviors, enriches the ongoing discourse on public health and health policy objectives. Chapters on gene/environment interactions highlight the potential for developing multidisciplinary approaches to reduce health inequities and personalize care. Key topics include the African diaspora and disease-specific disparities, the genetic basis of health disparities, the influence of epigenetics, economic factors, psychological issues, and the classification of race as a biological or social concept. This compelling and accessible work challenges and inspires medical students, epidemiologists, public health professionals, biomedical researchers, and social scientists, while also appealing to policymakers, government officials, nurses, physicians, lawyers, economists, community outreach investigators, and interested general readers.