Herman A. Taylor|Gail Hughes|Robert J. Garrison
Cardiovascular Disease Among Women Residing in Rural America: Epidemiology, Explanations, and Challenges
Jackson Memorial Hospital|Jackson Memorial Hospital|Jackson Memorial Hospital
many believe united states entered golden age cardiovascular health medicine pharmacological technological advances indeed produced era declining mortality rates cardiovascular diseases nation whole however remain areas challenge cardiovascular disease cvd still far leading cause death disability united states leading killer us women perhaps single notable feature cvd epidemic united states substantial difference morbidity mortality exists white women women color disproportionate share suffering borne minority women unexplained regional variations also cloud otherwise notable progress last 30 years many rural areas appear uniquely affected cardiovascular disease commentary reviews evidence cvd epidemic disproportionately burdens women color reside rural areas itemizes provides logical framework explaining burden suggests approaches solving vexing public health problem