The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update highlights stark racial and gender disparities in cardiovascular health, emphasizing the severe impact heart disease has on marginalized communities. The report reveals that non-Hispanic Black adults face an age-adjusted mortality rate of 379.7 per 100,000 due to cardiovascular disease (CVD), whereas the rate is significantly lower among non-Hispanic Asian females, at just 104.9 per 100,000. Researchers noted that these disparities illustrate the disproportionate challenges underrepresented groups encounter in accessing equitable healthcare and preventive measures.
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