Psychosocial factors related to Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Young African American Women: a systematic review.

Latesha K HarrisDiane C BerryYamnia I Cortés

Published in: Ethnicity & health (2021)

Findings from this review suggest that exposure to adverse psychosocial factors may be related to increased CVD risk in early adulthood (age 19-24) in African American women. However, larger prospective analyses are necessary to examine these associations.

Keyphrases

african american
cardiovascular disease
polycystic ovary syndrome
mental health
breast cancer risk
pregnancy outcomes
depressive symptoms
skeletal muscle
middle aged
early life
drug induced