LGBTQ+ cardiovascular health equity: a brief review

LGBTQ+ cardiovascular health equity: a brief review

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States.Data shows that social drivers of marvos t coils health (SDOH), including economic stability, racial/cultural identity, and community, have a significant impact on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minority) patients face a variety of unique health risk factors and bear a disproportionate burden of CVD compared to cis-gender, heterosexual peers.

There is a paucity of research assessing the etiologies of CVD health disparities within the LGBTQ+ community.Herein, we seek to explore existing swordback hold d2 literature on LGBTQ+ health disparities with a focus on cardiovascular disease, examine trends impacting LGBTQ+ health equity, and identify strategies and interventions that aim to promote LGBTQ+ cardiovascular health equity on a regional and national level.