To quantify Black-White inequities in early hypertension onset among women and examine the role of neighborhood socioeconomic disinvestment in modifying these inequities.
Approach:
Key Findings:
Black women experience higher prevalence and poorer control of hypertension compared to White women.
Early onset of hypertension is more common in Black women, leading to increased cardiovascular disease burden.
Neighborhood socioeconomic disinvestment may exacerbate early hypertension onset and related health disparities.
Interpretation:
The study highlights the need to understand how neighborhood factors contribute to racial inequities in hypertension onset among women.
Limitations:
The study is limited to self-reported data, which may introduce bias.
Causal relationships cannot be established due to the observational nature of the study.
Conclusion:
Understanding the impact of neighborhood disinvestment on hypertension onset is crucial for developing early prevention strategies.
