New measure of social determinants of health may improve cardiovascular health assessment

(American Academy of Family Physicians) The authors of this study developed a single risk score derived from multiple social determinants of health that predicts county-level cardiovascular disease mortality. The authors conclude that their multivariable SDoH risk score can identify counties with high CVD risk and has the potential to improve CVD risk prediction and interventions for vulnerable populations at the county level.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/aaof-nmo071420.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news