Call to Action for Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association. Issue 23 (9th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wenger, Nanette K.; Lloyd-Jones, Donald M.; Elkind, Mitchell S.V.; Fonarow, Gregg C.; Warner, John J.; Alger, Heather M.; Cheng, Susan; Kinzy, Claire; Hall, Jennifer L.; Roger, Véronique L.
• Is Part Of: Circulation. Volume 145:Issue 23(2022)
• Page Start: e1059
• Page End: e1071
• Publication Date: 2022-05-09
• Subjects: AHA Scientific Statements -- epidemiology -- health -- heart disease -- prevention -- women; Blood -- Circulation -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Blood Circulation; Cardiovascular System; Vascular Diseases; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001071
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-7322

Abstract

Abstract : Addressing the pervasive gaps in knowledge and care delivery to reduce sex-based disparities and achieve equity is fundamental to the American Heart Association's commitment to advancing cardiovascular health for all by 2024. This presidential advisory serves as a call to action for the American Heart Association and other stakeholders around the globe to identify and remove barriers to health care access and quality for women. A concise and current summary of existing data across the areas of risk and prevention, access and delivery of equitable care, and awareness and education provides a framework to consider knowledge gaps and research needs critical toward achieving significant progress for the health and well-being of all women.