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Health Disparities In Cardiovascular Disease And High Blood Pressure Among Adults In Rural Underserved Communities, William Amponsah, Marian M. Tabi, Godfrey A. Gibbison
Health Disparities In Cardiovascular Disease And High Blood Pressure Among Adults In Rural Underserved Communities, William Amponsah, Marian M. Tabi, Godfrey A. Gibbison
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Purpose: This study examined the factors contributing to health disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and high blood pressure (HBP) among adults in three rural underserved communities in southeast Georgia. Socioeconomic status as well as geographic location plays a significant role in one’s quality of health outcomes.
Methods: Individuals in three counties in southern Georgia participated in the study. The study was motivated by review of retrospective data from the 2008 Georgia Cardiovascular Health Initiative (CVHI) database to explain the factors contributing to the incidence of health disparities. A survey questionnaire was administered by telephone to adult members of …