Health inequalities in secondary prevention

Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2017 Jun;24(3_suppl):116-122. doi: 10.1177/2047487317703767.

Abstract

Health inequalities are differences in health status or the distribution of health determinants between distinct populations or groups. These have important impacts on the accessibility and effectiveness of cardiovascular disease preventive measures. This article discusses the most relevant issues on this topic.

Keywords: Ethnicity; gender; health disparities; health inequalities; prevention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / ethnology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy*
  • Ethnicity
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Status Disparities*
  • Healthcare Disparities*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Secondary Prevention / methods*
  • Sex Factors
  • Socioeconomic Factors

Substances

  • Cardiovascular Agents