Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular Disease Impact on Native American Medicare Users
JAMA Network
About The Study: The results of this study of 220,000 American Indian and Alaska Native patients with Medicare insurance suggest a significant burden of cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic risk factors. These findings highlight the critical need for future efforts to prioritize the cardiovascular health of this population.
Authors: Lauren A. Eberly, M.D., M.P.H., of the Indian Health Service in Gallup, New Mexico, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.34923)
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