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Published: November 08, 2021

Young, Black adults had a higher risk of heart disease, worse hospital outcomes

American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2021, Presentation RF40
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The average heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood per day! In a 70-year lifetime, an average human heart beats more than 2.5 billion times. 

Cardiovascular Conditions

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  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 alarming data on obesity
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 perspective and limitations
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 next steps
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 needs for health equity
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 increased burden of risk and CVD
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 health disparities food desserts
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 gaps in reducing burden
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 challenges and takeaways
  • Dr. Yancy-SS21 RF40 3 areas in need of change
  • Beating Heart-Body animation
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