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Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050—Prevalence of Risk Factors and Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Diabetes (16.3% The prevalences of poor diet, inadequate physical activity, and smoking are estimated to improve over time, whereas inadequate sleep will worsen. Clinical and public health interventions are needed to effectively manage, stem, and even reverse these adverse trends. in 2020 to 61.0%

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Proposed Risk Factor Tool Finds Heart Failure Rates are Higher Among American Indian Adults

DAIC

The analysis also found smoking, Type 2 diabetes status, kidney damage, previous heart attack and high blood pressure are major modifiable determinants of developing heart failure over five to 10 years among American Indian adults. and a researcher at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in New York City.

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The 2024 report from the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care brings promising developments for healthcare professionals and public health advocates. At CMHC , we focus extensively on cardiometabolic health, where dyslipidemia plays a significant role. Shapiro, DO.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

The Growing Global Burden of AFib The global incidence of AFib is on the rise, making it a significant public health concern. Risk Factor Management: Controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea is essential in managing AFib.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

The Growing Global Burden of AFib The global incidence of AFib is on the rise, making it a significant public health concern. Risk Factor Management: Controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea is essential in managing AFib.

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A little more on the trial

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

When she was diagnosed with high cholesterol, she was advised to change her diet and exercise. He was also diabetic and taking medication for that. One of the key factors in your collective argument is that criticism of statins discourages use amongst high-risk patients, and this is a public health threat.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Fatima Rodriguez

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiometabolic Health Congress faculty member, Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, has committed much of her clinical and research efforts to reducing health disparities in Hispanic-American communities. Cardiometabolic conditions – specifically obesity, diabetes and heart disease – disproportionately affect the 60 million people in the U.S.