As we discussed in last weeks post, “Why African-Americans Are At Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease,” heart disease is the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.—but this is even more evident in the African-American community.
There are certain factors that will increase your chances of having heart disease and stroke, or in other work your risk factors. Obviously, the more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of suffering from the...
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