Differences in Cardiovascular Health at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Identity
Nicole Rosendale,
Andrew J. Wood,
Cindy W. Leung
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceAn understanding of the intersectional effect of sexual identity, race, and ethnicity on disparities in cardiovascular health (CVH) has been limited.ObjectiveTo evaluate differences in CVH at the intersection of race, ethnicity, and sexual identity using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 measure.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cross-sectional study was conducted from July 27 to September 6, 2023, using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2007 to 2016. Pa… Show more
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