New Scientific Statement Emphasizes Heart Disease Threat to Women
The American Heart Association’s new scientific statement emphasizes the need for increased awareness and prevention strategies for heart disease in women. It highlights gender-specific risk factors, the importance of targeted public health interventions, and the necessity to address social determinants of health to ensure equity in healthcare access and quality, particularly among Asian, Black, and Hispanic adults in the U.S.
Reversal of Declining Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Rates
According to a study published online in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, declines in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality observed from 2010 to 2019 were reversed in 2020 and persisted through 2022. The study, conducted by Rebecca C. Woodruff, Ph.D.,…