Research Notes on Blacks and Heart Disease Risk
African-Americans compared to Caucasians have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure according to research studies. Thus, predisposition to hypertension may lead to cardiovascular problems.
Top Resources on Blacks and Heart Disease Risk
- American Heart Association: Heredity (Including Race)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Heart Disease Facts
- National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (via National Institutes of Health): Blacks at Higher Risk for Death from Heart Failure, Finds NHLBI Study
- Wikipedia: Risk Factors
- National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (via Web MD): The Heart Truth for African American Women: An Action Plan
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- Contributor: George Cabrera
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 5, 2008
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