Black women’s heart health: A critical issue in the US
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 1, 2025
Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley,, and Director of Hennepin County Public Health Sara Hollie
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among African American women in the United States, at 47% according to the National Library of Medicine. Hypertension, a major risk factor for CVD, affects 56% of African American women, nearly 1.5 times higher than the rates in Hispanic and non-Hispanic White women.
Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted a panel discussion on Black women’s heart health at the NorthPoint Conference Center in . . .
