Cardiovascular Disease Management in Minority Women

Heart Disease Knowledge and Awareness in African American and Hispanic Women

“…6 CHD gender disparities data show that minority women have a higher risk for CHD than non-Hispanic White men and women. 5,6 Since 1997, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Institutes of Health have launched comprehensive national heart-awareness campaigns to improve CHD knowledge and awareness in the United States. A recent AHA national survey revealed, however, that CHD knowledge and awareness were lower in minority women.…”

“…Minorities have higher rates of CHD morbidity and mortality, 1,5 and minority women are at even greater risk 6 . CHD gender disparities data show that minority women have a higher risk for CHD than non-Hispanic White men and women 5,6 . Since 1997, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Institutes of Health have launched comprehensive national heart-awareness campaigns to improve CHD knowledge and awareness in the United States.…”

“…National data show that there are significant racial disparities in CHD morbidity and mortality 2–4 . Minorities have higher rates of CHD morbidity and mortality, 1,5 and minority women are at even greater risk 6 . CHD gender disparities data show that minority women have a higher risk for CHD than non-Hispanic White men and women 5,6 .…”