Despite advancements in the assessment and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors, certain populations remain disproportionately affected by suboptimalCVD outcomes. Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Black Americans have overall worse cardiovascular health (CVH) 1 and higher CVD-related mortality rates than their Non-Hispanic White counterparts. These disparities arise from systemic health inequities deeply rooted in racism that lead to unequal social drivers or determinants of health (SDoH) and unfair yet avoidable differences in health outcomes.
