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CVD risk not increased in postmenopausal women with IBD, although risk for ischemic stroke may be elevated

Higher burden of morbidity-related conditions observed in females and higher burden of COVID-19 and road injuries in males

Percentages of preventable premature deaths from five leading causes of death higher in rural counties in all years during 2010 to 2022

Benefits include lower risk for dialysis, hospitalization for myocardial infarction, heart failure, acute kidney injury, and diabetic ketoacidosis

Hormone therapy no aid for cardiovascular disease prevention, and calcium/vitamin D supplementation no aid for universal fracture prevention

Black, Hispanic, and White sexual-minority female adults have lower cardiovascular health compared with their heterosexual counterparts

Authors say social determinants could increase prediction ability of risk tools, particularly for Black patients

Optimal healthy lifestyles include never smoking, regular physical activity, adequate sleep duration, and a healthy diet

Anger adversely affects endothelium-dependent vasodilation, indicated by change in reactive hyperemia index