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Addressing Structural Racism Through Public Policy Advocacy: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association created a new 2024 Impact Goal with health equity at its core, in recognition of the increasing health disparities in our country and the overwhelming evidence of the damaging effect of structural racism on cardiovascular and stroke health.

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Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: 2024 Update: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. High-quality program performance will be essential to improve widely documented low enrollment and adherence rates and reduce health disparities in cardiac rehabilitation access.

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Abstract 4126895: Bridging the Gap in San Joaquin Valley LGBTQ+ Cardiovascular Disease and Mental Health Disparities

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4126895-A4126895, November 12, 2024. Homophobia affects the mental health of the growing San Joaquin Valley (SJV) LGBTQ+ community leading to psychological distress and mental health concerns which can further lead to High Blood Pressure (HBP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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AHA Paper Addresses Disparities in Cardiovascular Health of Asian Americans

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Previous studies have found that Asian Americans are less willing to participate in health research compared to other racial/ethnic groups. tim.hodson Tue, 09/17/2024 - 12:34 Sept. Asian Americans remain persistently underrepresented as participants in medical research.

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Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Health in Asian Americans: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. To achieve cardiovascular health (CVH) equity in the United States, an understanding of the social and structural factors that contribute to differences and disparities in health is necessary.

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Current Status and Principles for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Cardiovascular Patient Population: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Despite the known higher risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, the pathophysiology and optimal management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a leading complication associated with diabetes, is complex and continues to evolve.

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American Heart Association New Policy Statement: Addressing Structural Racism Central to Reducing U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Disparities

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The existence of structural racism creates a barrier to equitable access to health care and as a result is a fundamental driver of health disparities in the U.S., 16 in Circulation , the Association’s flagship peer-reviewed scientific journal. is tied to structural discrimination. - The statement issued Jan.