I read the article titled: "Socioeconomic indicators related to CVD risk factors in Hispanics." It was interesting due to the first sentence says, "Although Hispanics have a lower CVD morality rate than do their white counterparts, paradoxically, Hispanics appear to have worse CVD risk-factors profiles than do whites." They are far worse in blood pressure, obesity, sedentary lifestyles and smoking. There are several explanations have been posited to explain this risk-factor-mortality discrepancy, some speculate that in time higher rates of CVD-related deaths among Hispanics will be seen. I just that is so interesting to me. I would automatically assume that if you have a lower morality rate than your risk factors would be low as well, but I guess I was wrong. I think this study was very informative. It talks about everything from socioeconomic, gender, weight, and behavioral factors.
I just think CVD is a very scary disease and not a lot of people are aware of the risk factors associated with it. I also believe that not every single person on this earth goes to the doctor, in which we may have less deaths with this disease. There could be more done to prevent CVD as the doctor could give medication for it if everyone gets at least a physical every year.
About Me
- Christina
- I live in Burleson with my husband and two fur kids. We have been married almost 5 years but been together just a little over 9 years. I am finishing up to get my Bachelor's of General Studies with a concentration in Sociology and Business.
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Hi Christina,
Yes CVC is a scary disease and doing certain behavioral factors do increase ones chances of developing ii over time. I can agree not a lot of people go to the doctor on a regular basis especially if one is in the poorer working class. I have been seeing a lot of the socioeconomic poor people who can’t afford America’s Health Care and have to rely on the County Hospitals. Even now the county only deals with the issue at hand. I can agree there could be more done to prevent CVD, but one has to have money! The cost of health care is extremely costly.
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