Health Innovators Create Solutions To Address Heart Disease

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By ESSENCE Editors ·Updated February 5, 2025

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming over 929,000 lives annually—enough to >Innovative Approaches to Tackling Cardiovascular Disease

Addressing Root Causes of Health Inequities

Health inequities are deeply rooted in systemic racism, social determinants of health, and the historical mistrust of healthcare institutions within Black communities.,7 Research from the National Academies of Sciences highlights how these

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