Published in JAMA Cardiology · View the paper (DOI)
A study of US neighborhoods found a strong association between environmental burden and higher rates of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases. Socially vulnerable neighborhoods showed the strongest associations, highlighting the need for initiatives to address poor environmental conditions and improve cardiovascular health.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Neighborhood environmental burden and cardiovascular health JAMA Network · Nov 13, 2023 · first to report
- Study reveals link between neighborhood environmental burden and risk of cardiovascular disease Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Nov 15, 2023