Cardiovascular diseases and stroke in African Americans: a call for action.
Year: 1993
Type: article
Abstract: Considerable disparities in cardiovascular and stroke mortality and morbidity rates exist between African Americans and other Americans. Increased prevalence and severity of hypertension, with earlier onset and often inadequate therapy, seem to be the major culprits responsible for the differences. There are ominous signs indicating that our recent dramatic progress in the control of cardiovascular disease and stroke is slowing, and in certain areas (stroke incidence and prevalence, hypertensive end-stage renal disease) progress is actually regressing. It is urgent that renewed research and medical interventions be undertaken to address this crisis. The American Heart Association and the National Medical Association have these and many other goals in common. Concerted action by all concerned organizations is essential.
Source: PubMed Central
Author: E S Cooper
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W328612421