Two of the first Africans to be brought to North America in 1619 were simply called Anthony and Isabella they were married and in 1624 gave birth to the first Black child born in English America naming him William Tucker in honor of a Virginia Planter.
Life Expectancy and Survival Rates. 5-year survival rate for Lupus: It is estimated that 97 percent of individuals with SLE live at least five years (Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC).
MYTH: Only adults and the elderly get lupus. FACT: Lupus affects people of all ages. Approximately 20 percent of all lupus patients are under 20 years old. The most common age range for people with lupus is 15-45 years old. MYTH: Lupus can be cured. FACT: No cure has been found for lupus.With the help of medicines and treatments, symptoms can be controlled and the disease can go into remission.he most common age range for people with lupus is 15-45 years old. MYTH: Lupus can be cured. FACT: No cure has been found for lupus. With the help of medicines and treatments, symptoms can be controlled and the disease can go into remission.