Research
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Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death globally, with significant disparities in prevalence and mortality across different racial and ethnic groups, necessitating targeted public health interventions to address structural racism and health equity.
Focus on managing key risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, while being aware of and addressing potential systemic barriers to healthcare access.
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Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death globally, with significant disparities in prevalence and mortality across different racial and ethnic groups, necessitating targeted public health interventions to address structural racism and health equity.
Why this rating
This is a comprehensive statistical update from the American Heart Association, synthesizing large-scale population data.
Source
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2023 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association
Connie W. Tsao et al. · Circulation · 2023
DOI 10.1161/cir.0000000000001123
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