Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Underserved Populations.
African Americans are at increased risk for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and diabetes, which contribute to the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The disparities of CVD in underserved populations require targeted attention from primary care clinicians to eliminate. Primary care can provide this targeted care for their patients by assessing cardiovascular risk, addressing blood pressure control, and selecting appropriate intervention strategies. Using community resources is also effective for addressing CVD disparities in the underserved population.
Department of Family and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. DB Todd, Jr. Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA. Electronic address: cmouton@mmc.edu.
Charles P
CP
Mouton
Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. DB Todd, Jr. Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA.
Michael
M
Hayden
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. DB Todd, Jr. Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA.
Janet H
JH
Southerland
D001741:Black or African American; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D035862:Vulnerable Populations
African Americans; Cardiovascular disease; Health disparities; Primary care management