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  • Health Disparities Research
  • Cardiovascular Epidemiology

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  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) disproportionately impacts marginalized populations in the U.S.
  • Understanding disparities in CVD outcomes, social determinants, and behaviors across racial/ethnic groups is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore disparities in cardiovascular health outcomes, social determinants of health, and health-promoting behaviors across racial and ethnic groups.
  • To identify patterns of CVD and diabetes prevalence, healthcare access barriers, and health behaviors among diverse populations.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data.
  • Examination of cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, social determinants of health, and health-promoting behaviors.
  • Stratification of analysis across eight racial/ethnic categories.

Main Results:

  • Historically marginalized groups exhibit higher CVD rates and healthcare access barriers.
  • These groups often engage in equal or higher rates of health-promoting behaviors compared to White adults.
  • Black adults showed the highest hypertension prevalence (41%) alongside the highest blood pressure management behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Health disparities persist despite comparable health-promoting behaviors, indicating the significant role of structural factors like racism.
  • Quantitative Critical Theory suggests potential biases in measurement tools and data categorization perpetuate inequities.
  • Equity-focused research addressing structural racism, using culturally relevant measures and involving marginalized communities, is essential for advancing cardiovascular health equity.