Among low-income adults screened at free clinics in West Texas, 47.8% exhibited elevated blood pressure, 46.3% had obesity, and 41.8% reported recent tobacco use.
Cross-Sectional (n=201)
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Highlights significant cardiovascular health disparities and high rates of hypertension among low-income and minority populations in West Texas, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions.
Our findings highlight a heavy burden of CVD risk among the low-income study population residing in West Texas, particularly among racial/ethnic minorities. The high rates of elevated blood pressure consistent with hypertensive range emphasize the urgent need for culturally responsive outreach, expanded screenings, and sustained chronic disease management strategies. These data can inform public health policy and targeted interventions to reduce cardiovascular disparities in West Texas and similar underserved regions.
Heath et al. (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease risk factors (n=201). Among low-income adults screened at free clinics in West Texas, 47.8% exhibited elevated blood pressure, 46.3% had obesity, and 41.8% reported recent tobacco use.