The Impact of Neighborhoods on CV Risk

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death and a major source of health disparities in the Unites States and globally. Efforts to reduce CVD risk and eliminate cardiovascular health disparities have increasingly emphasized the importance of the social determinants of health. Neighborhood environments have emerged as a possible target for prevention and policy efforts. Hence there is a need to better understand the role of neighborhood environments in shaping cardiovascular risk.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - August 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ana V. Diez Roux, Mahasin S. Mujahid, Jana A. Hirsch, Kari Moore, Latetia V. Moore Tags: Review Source Type: research