Researchers link racism to worse heart health for Black women

Cardiovascular disease: Can racism increase risk in Black women?

Black women who experienced self-reported interpersonal racism in their lives had a 26% higher risk of coronary heart disease, a new study indicates.

Experiencing racism increases black women’s heart disease risk, BU research finds

“Racism has a real impact on the heart health of Black women,” says Shanshan Sheehy, a study coauthor and BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine assistant professor.

Racism Brings Worse Heart Health for Black Women

THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Black women who are exposed to certain forms of racism may be more likely to develop heart disease, researchers say.

Researchers link racism to worse heart health for Black women

Black women who are exposed to certain forms of racism may be more likely to develop heart disease, researchers say.

Racism in employment, housing, police interactions may raise Black women's heart disease risk

Interpersonal racism experienced through employment, housing and interactions with police...

Interpersonal racism drives heart disease risk for Black women

Perceived experiences of racism in employment, housing and the criminal justice system are associated with increased incidence for CHD among Black women, researchers reported.The findings were reported at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023.