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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of preventable death globally, with its burden unequally distributed across social and structural lines.
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Five studies were included in the review, focusing on educational interventions that teach structural and social determinants of health through CVD.
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Primary teaching topics included hypertension, myocardial infarction, and women's cardiovascular disease, addressing race and socioeconomic status.
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Three studies showed significant improvements in learner knowledge and attitudes, while one reported high-quality written reflections from students.
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Current evidence on using CVD for teaching social competency is limited by small study numbers and a lack of long-term outcome data.
