Wellness Beyond Healthcare Systems not Designed for Us: Addressing the Holistic Needs of Black Individuals. This Conversation Focuses on Understanding that the Root Causes of Heart Disease are Attributed to Disparities in the Black Community

Focus: Go beyond medical treatment to address the broader social and emotional factors impacting the well-being of Black individuals that lead to heart disease.Heart disease disproportionately affects certain racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Here's a breakdown:Black Americans: (Data comes directly from the Cleveland Clinic) retrieved from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23051-ethnicity-and-heart-diseaseHave higher rates of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart failure compared to white Americans. 159% of Black adults have hypertension. This is the highest prevalence among all racial and ethnic groups.Black women are twice as likely as white women to develop chronic hypertension during pregnancy which raises a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease down the road.Black adults are more likely than white adults to have organ damage caused by hypertension. As a result, we are four times more likely to experience end-stage kidney disease.Black adults are more likely than white adults to die from hypertension and related diseases.Subtopics:Mental health and stress management: The impact of stress, anxiety, and depression on heart health.Social support and community building: The role of community support groups and peer-to-peer mentorship.Addressing the social determinants of health:For example, Black Americans who lack insurance are more likely to have unmanaged hypertension. And people who face discrimination have higher blood pressure.Women's Heart Community Event will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 8 am- 1 pm. Scan the QR code or visit www.conehealth.com/communityheart to register.