Food Insecurity a Growing Problem for Many With CVD
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A growing number of Americans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have limited or uncertain access to food, results of a new study suggest. An analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) representing more than 300 million American adults found that, overall, 38.1% of people with cardiovascular disease were food insecure in 2017-2019.
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@isah Hypertension was the most prevalent CVD risk factor, reported in 49.6% of the sample. This was followed by obesity in 33.2%, dyslipidemia in 30.8%, and diabetes in 11.2%. All cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic diseases except coronary artery disease were more prevalent among those with food insecurity. If someone is not going to be able to afford the food on their table, they're probably not going to pay for their medications. Recognizing these social determinants in the clinical setting and helping our patients access local resources may address the underlying factors contributing to heart disease