A social determinants-based county-level cardiovascular mortality index to identify high-risk counties in the USA

Key Points

• Risk stratification improved with the new index for cardiovascular mortality at the county level, targeting areas at risk.
• The model provides a framework for evaluating community interventions to reduce cardiovascular mortality.
• Observational analysis highlights leading social determinants and geographical variations influencing health outcomes.
• Findings indicate potential for community interventions to address high-risk factors in specific counties.