Implementation of Prevention Science to Eliminate Health Care Inequities in Achieving Cardiovascular Health
Published: septiembre 12, 2023
- Social determinants of health and health care inequities are major barriers to prevention of disease, and to ideal cardiovascular health.
- Coordinated implementation of a multidisciplinary and multilayered approach to overcoming barriers to ideal cardiovascular health in the context of existing healthcare resources has the potential to reduce inequities and improve cardiovascular health.
- This scientific statement discusses actionable strategies to make ideal cardiovascular health equitable for all through interventions across health care environments of direct patient care, health care technology, multi-professional collaborations and interventions, engagement of local communities, and improved health-related government policies.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Understanding and addressing the impact of social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease prevention by Vijay Nambi MD, PhD, FAHA, FACC, FASE, FASPC; Michael E. Debakey
- Top Things to Know: : Implementation of Prevention Science to Eliminate Healthcare Inequities