New data released by the EH Project shows black women are at higher risk of heart disease

New statistics released by the EH Project medical team show that African American women are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than white women. Latest report It was found that 47.3% of black women have heart disease and are 2.4 times more likely to develop heart disease over their lifetime.

The report also found that black women have higher rates of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke than women of any other ethnicity in the United States. Data shows that the average age of black women who experience a heart attack is 72 years old, compared to 74 years old for white women.

The most common symptoms of heart disease in women are different from those in men, but include chest pain or tingling, known as angina. Pain in the jaw, throat, or neck. Discomfort in the lower back or stomach. excessive fatigue; and nausea and vomiting. Recommended ways to promote heart health include reducing high blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels, being physically active, and managing stress.

henry ford health cardiologist Dr. Brittany Fuller joins our contributors Stephen Hendersonthe host of “American Black Journal” talks about the alarming data released by the United States. EH project This year, we’ll discuss why African American women have higher rates of heart disease. Dr. Fuller also offers helpful advice on what women can do to reduce their risk factors.