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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
November 11, 2024
Study Shows Socioeconomic Status in Early Pregnancy Impacts Women's Future Heart Health
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- Socioeconomic status in early pregnancy affects cardiovascular health disparities, giving insight into potential competitive advantage for preventive care.
- Study examines social determinants, demographics, and health factors to quantify racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health.
- Understanding the impact of socioeconomic status on cardiovascular health can lead to affordable preventive care, promoting health equity for all.
- Preliminary study at AHA’s Scientific Sessions 2024 reveals surprising impact of socioeconomic status on long-term cardiovascular health disparities among women.
Impact - Why it Matters
The findings underscore the critical role of socioeconomic factors in maternal heart health and the need for preventive care, especially for individuals with cardiovascular risk factors. It highlights the importance of addressing disparities in healthcare access and affordability to promote health equity for all.
Summary
A preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024 reveals that socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may explain the majority of disparities in cardiovascular health among women in different racial and ethnic groups up to seven years later. The study of over 4,000 pregnant individuals found that education level, income level, health insurance status, and health literacy were responsible for more than half of the long-term heart health disparities among Black, Hispanic, and white women.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by NewMediaWire. Read the source press release here, Study Shows Socioeconomic Status in Early Pregnancy Impacts Women's Future Heart Health
