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Journal of Transcultural Nursing, Vol. 12, No. 1, 56-67 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/104365960101200108

Race, Ethnicity, and Geography: Disparities in Heart Disease in Women of Color

Judy Graham-Garcia, MN, RN, CS, CCRN, FNP, ACNP

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia

Terri L. Raines, BSN, RN, CCRN

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia

Jeannette O. Andrews, MSN, RN, CS, FNP

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia

George A. Mensah, MD, FACP, FACC

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women. Misconceptions about the importance of CVD still persist. These myths affect awareness of CVD and the urgency with which women present for treatment after symptoms develop. Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors are more prevalent among ethnic minority women in concentrated geographical locations. The recent publication of the CDC women’s atlas presents a unique opportunity for healthcare providers to use derived county-specific data in education, research, and delivery of health promotion and disease prevention services to women of color. Specific recommendations for the nursing profession are provided to assist in eliminating CVD disparities for all women.


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