Addressing Stroke Risk Factors in Black and White Americans: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2010
Original Report: Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors
Karen C. Albright, DO, MPH1; Amelia K. Boehme, PhD2; Rikki M. Tanner, PhD3; Justin Blackburn, PhD4; George Howard, DrPH5; Virginia J. Howard, PhD3; Monika Safford, MD6; T. Mark Beasley, PhD5; Nita Limdi, PharmD, PhD7 Objectives: Recurrent stroke affects 5%-15% of stroke survivors, is higher among Blacks, and preventable with secondary stroke prevention medications. Our study aimed to examine racial differences in risk factors being addressed (defined as either on active treatment or within guideline levels) among stroke survivors and those at risk for stroke. Methods: A cross-sectional study using NHANES 2009-2010 standardized interviews of Whites and Blacks aged ≥18 years. Risk factors were defined as being addressed if: 1) for hypertension, SBP
Original Report: Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors
Karen C. Albright, DO, MPH1; Amelia K. Boehme, PhD2; Rikki M. Tanner, PhD3; Justin Blackburn, PhD4; George Howard, DrPH5; Virginia J. Howard, PhD3; Monika Safford, MD6; T. Mark Beasley, PhD5; Nita Limdi, PharmD, PhD7 Objectives: Recurrent stroke affects 5%-15% of stroke survivors, is higher among Blacks, and preventable with secondary stroke prevention medications. Our study aimed to examine racial differences in risk factors being addressed (defined as either on active treatment or within guideline levels) among stroke survivors and those at risk for stroke. Methods: A cross-sectional study using NHANES 2009-2010 standardized interviews of Whites and Blacks aged ≥18 years. Risk factors were defined as being addressed if: 1) for hypertension, SBP
