Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects various sub-groups of population; some are disproportionately affected more than others1, 2. Besides genetic and clinical factors, there is an important set of social factors that intersect to shape our cardiovascular health outcomes. Disparities in CVD are numerous and wide-ranging, having largely evolved from inequalities in society. Some populations carry a higher risk of, a higher prevalence of, and worse outcomes with CVDs.
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