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Heterogeneity, Nativity, and Disaggregation of Cardiovascular Risk and Outcomes in Hispanic Americans

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Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations

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Abstract

Hispanic Americans currently comprise the largest and fastest growing minority groups in the United States . Although specific risks, prevalence, and outcomes across groups and subgroups of Hispanics living in the United States vary, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is considered the leading cause of death among this growing population. Nonetheless, when studied in aggregate, Hispanics experience better CV outcomes than non-Hispanic individuals. The rationale for this observation has been supported by several theories including a healthy Hispanic immigrant effect, duration of residence in the United States and acculturation, socioeconomic status (SES), as well as health behaviors and genetic, geographic, and psychosocial baseline characteristics; however, the exact underlying mechanism remains unknown. There remains a knowledge gap on CVD outcomes disaggregated by Hispanic ethnic background and acculturation. Unpacking the diversity within Hispanic individuals and understanding unique contributors to increased CVD risk is important to develop targeted CVD preventive efforts and therapies.

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Blumer, V., Rodriguez, F. (2021). Heterogeneity, Nativity, and Disaggregation of Cardiovascular Risk and Outcomes in Hispanic Americans. In: Ferdinand, K.C., Taylor, Jr., H.A., Rodriguez, C.J. (eds) Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81034-4_8

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