Sex, Ethnicity, and CVD Among Women of African Descent

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women globally, responsible for approximately 17.9 million deaths each year [1]. CVDs disproportionately affect women and men of color. Black women are more likely to succumb to CVDs than all other Americans and have high rates of other non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension [2-4]. These comorbid diseases significantly increase the chances of black women developing CVDs  within a lifetime, adding to the disparity in this population.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - March 25, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Whitney L. Barfield, Cheryl Anne Boyce Tags: Editorial Viewpoint Source Type: research