Cardiovascular health in African Americans: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association
MR Carnethon, J Pu, G Howard, MA Albert… - Circulation, 2017 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose: Population-wide reductions in cardiovascular disease incidence
and mortality have not been shared equally by African Americans. The burden of …
and mortality have not been shared equally by African Americans. The burden of …
Assessing and Addressing Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Health: JACC State-of-the-Art Review
EJ Brandt, K Tobb, JC Cambron, K Ferdinand… - Journal of the American …, 2023 - jacc.org
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the social conditions in which people are born,
live, and work. SDOH offers a more inclusive view of how environment, geographic location …
live, and work. SDOH offers a more inclusive view of how environment, geographic location …
Physical activity levels and related energy expenditure during COVID-19 quarantine among the Sicilian active population: a cross-sectional online survey study
Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Italian
government has adopted containment measures to control the virus's spread, including …
government has adopted containment measures to control the virus's spread, including …
Overcoming barriers to physical activity in underserved populations
There is compelling evidence suggesting underserved populations, including racial/ethnic
minorities and individuals with low socioeconomic status, are less likely to partake in …
minorities and individuals with low socioeconomic status, are less likely to partake in …
Lifestyle management of hypertension: International Society of Hypertension position paper endorsed by the World Hypertension League and European Society of …
Hypertension, defined as persistently elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP)> 140 mmHg
and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at least 90 mmHg (International Society of …
and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at least 90 mmHg (International Society of …
Extraordinary claims in the literature on high-intensity interval training (HIIT): III. Critical analysis of four foundational arguments from an interdisciplinary lens
P Ekkekakis, J Vallance, PM Wilson… - Psychology of Sport and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Kinesiology aspires to be an integrated, interdisciplinary field that studies human movement
from multiple perspectives. However, the main societal deliverables of the field, namely …
from multiple perspectives. However, the main societal deliverables of the field, namely …
What are the health consequences of upward mobility?
Health disparities by socioeconomic status (SES) have been extensively documented, but
less is known about the physical health implications of achieving upward mobility. This …
less is known about the physical health implications of achieving upward mobility. This …
Health literacy and health promoting behaviors among inpatient women during COVID-19 pandemic
Background One of the leading health indicators during the COVID-19 crisis is health
literacy and health-promoting behaviors. The present study aimed to investigate health …
literacy and health-promoting behaviors. The present study aimed to investigate health …
Level of cardiovascular disease knowledge, risk perception and intention towards healthy lifestyle and socioeconomic disparities among adults in vulnerable …
Background The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) greatly varies between and
within countries. Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) and vulnerable communities of …
within countries. Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) and vulnerable communities of …
Barriers, motivations, and preferences for physical activity among female African American older adults
NP Gothe, BJ Kendall - Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 11% of adults more
than the age of 65 meet the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Among minority …
than the age of 65 meet the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Among minority …