Study Shows MESA Heart Disease Risk Score Works Well Without Race
A preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024 shows that the MESA heart disease risk score works well without race. This challenges the use of race in risk prediction models and highlights the potential impact on patient care.
This news matters because it challenges the use of race in risk prediction models and highlights the potential impact on patient care. The findings may lead to more equitable clinical decision-making and contribute to the ongoing conversation about the role of race and ethnicity in healthcare.
