Abstract 140: Women of Color: Where Race/Ethnicity, Sex/Gender, Culture and History Affect Cardiovascular Health and Disparities [Session Title: Poster Session I]

The United States is in the midst of a historic demographic shift in its population that will have multiple societal impacts including healthcare issues. In 2043 it is predicted that the majority of the US population will be persons of color ("racial and ethnic minorities"). This new majority will be 53.4% of the nation by 2050. Of the 49 million uninsured in the US in 2011, 55% were persons of color who were only 33% of the population. Women of color are projected to increase in number from 57 million in 2010 to 107 million in 2050, from 36 percent to 53 percent of the total US female population. The Women of Color Health Data Book, 4th edition, consists of US Government sourced, population-based health and disease data disaggregated by sex/gender and race/ethnicity with relevant discussions of the roles of historical, cultural and socio-geo-demographic factors in the health status of women of color. The impending hurdles facing the US and the globe in access, outcomes, and health disparities are underscored including those in cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the US, even though sub-populations of women may have different prevalence rates for major risk factors for heart disease and stroke_i.e., diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, lack of exercise, and smoking. Cerebrovascular diseases (strokes), with a similar risk factor profile to heart disease, continue to be the third leading cause of death of...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research