Cultural and Ethnic Impact on Aging - Looking at Heart Disease and Stroke
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Discuss incidence and prevalence of heart disease and stroke in US |
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Highlight cultural and ethnic impacts on heart disease and stroke burden in US |
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Discuss differences in prevention strategies based on cultural and ethnic considerations |
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Review medication options based on cultural and ethnic considerations |
Overview:
Heart disease and stroke are, respectively, the first- and third-leading causes of death in the United States. They are the principal causes of cardiovascular disease death and are also major causes of disability. Heart disease and stroke are mainly consequences of atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.
Health disparities have long been a special concern in developing programs and strategies to address this national health problem. Disparities can exist among certain populations defined by sex, race or ethnicity, among other factors. In contrast to prevailing beliefs, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is clearly not an affliction primarily of men. In fact, it causes more deaths among women. Major disparities in the burden of heart disease and stroke and their risk factors among different racial and ethnic groups have been documented.
Over the next two decades, the number of Americans older than age 65 will increase dramatically, from approximately 34.7 million in 2000 to more than 53.2 million in 2020. By 2020, a total of 16.5% of Americans will be aged 65 or older, compared with 12.6% in 2000—an increase of nearly one–third. Proportions of minorities in the overall population are expected to increase from 12.9% to 14.0% for blacks, 4.1% to 6.1% for Asians, 0.9% to 1.0% for American Indians, and 11.4% to 16.3% for Hispanics. Heart disease deaths are projected to increase sharply between 2010 and 2030, and the population of heart disease survivors is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the U.S. population as a whole. Marked increases in numbers of stroke deaths are also predicted. These changes together will constitute a major increase in the nation's CVD burden, accompanied by increasing demands for related health care services, as well as increases in health care expenditures; lost income and productivity; and prevalence of disease, disability, and dependency.
Faculty
Emily R. Hajjar, PharmD, BCPS, CGP
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Jefferson School of Pharmacy
Thomas Jefferson University
Program Date
Thursday, October 2, 2008
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
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