Socioeconomic disparities and life's essential 8: a focused review and considerations for improving cardiovascular health in the United States - Takeaways - MDSpire

Socioeconomic disparities and life's essential 8: a focused review and considerations for improving cardiovascular health in the United States

  • By

  • Vikas Sunder

  • Jennifer Garrow

  • Erik Van Iterson

  • Kardie Tobb

  • Nichole Opet

  • Sandra Tsai

  • Emelia Asamoah

  • Parveen Garg

  • Aniruddha Singh

  • Juliana Namutebi

  • Oby Ibe

  • Mansi Patil

  • Traci Mitchell

  • Keith Ferdinand

  • July 15, 2026

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    Socioeconomic disparities significantly affect cardiovascular outcomes in the U.S., particularly for patients of low socioeconomic status.

  • 2

    The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 framework guides strategies to improve cardiovascular health among diverse populations.

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    Preventive cardiology clinicians face challenges in addressing socioeconomic barriers within short patient visit times.

  • 4

    Food insecurity is prevalent in the U.S., with over 47 million people affected, correlating with increased cardiovascular disease rates.

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    Utilizing digital tools and community resources can help clinicians better support patients in overcoming socioeconomic health barriers.

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Socioeconomic disparities and life's essential 8: a focused review and considerations for improving cardiovascular health in the United States

  • by Vikas Sunder, Jennifer Garrow, Erik Van Iterson, Kardie Tobb, Nichole Opet, Sandra Tsai, Emelia Asamoah, Parveen Garg, Aniruddha Singh, Juliana Namutebi, Oby Ibe, Mansi Patil, Traci Mitchell, Keith Ferdinand

  • July 15, 2026

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