Cardiovascular disease remains a serious health problem among Americans, mostly because of lifestyle factors. Because age and hereditary factors are unmodifiable, plans designed to reduce risk for cardiovascular disease mostly address lifestyle-related risk factors that are also associated with the major precursors for the condition, which are hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. Studies have established that…
Day: June 12, 2019
Diversity in Healthcare to Promote Trust and Improve Health Across All Populations
The race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation of healthcare providers are, oftentimes, not a big deal to most patients. After all, when they visit a hospital, clinic, or pharmacy, their priority is to have their healthcare needs taken care of as promptly as possible. However, diversity in healthcare, or a lack of it, can make certain…