Cardiovascular Disease Research in Native Americans
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Author/Creator
Valerie S. Eschiti
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, vol. 20, no. 3, May-June 2005, pp. 155-161
Description
Study shows a high level of risk, a high prevalence and high mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 1992 CVD in Aboriginal Americans exceeded the rates for all other races, regardless of age; also examines cultural factors that play a role in the health disparities.