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  • Public Health
  • Cardiology
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Cardiometabolic disease risk factors are poorly controlled in the U.S.
  • Mobile health units offer a promising solution for improved detection, especially in underserved urban areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the population screened by mobile health units in metropolitan Detroit.
  • To assess the prevalence of cardiometabolic disease risk factors in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Serial cross-sectional analysis of electronic health records from mobile health unit screening events (July 2021-September 2025).
  • Screening included medical history, blood pressure, and laboratory testing for adults aged 18+.
  • Data from over 12,000 individuals were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A significant portion of the screened population had elevated blood pressure (48%), high LDL cholesterol (54%), and abnormal hemoglobin A1c (16%).
  • Only 4% of individuals with complete data had ideal cardiometabolic risk profiles.
  • 70% had at least one uncontrolled risk factor, with older age, Black race, and male sex associated with higher risks.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile health unit outreach effectively identifies a high burden of cardiometabolic abnormalities in socially disadvantaged urban communities.
  • These programs are valuable for enhancing disease detection and enabling targeted interventions to mitigate health disparities.