The higher risk of cardiovascular disease in Latina women compared with white American women has been attributed to the higher incidence among them of:

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Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are more prevalent among Latina women compared to white American women, and both of these conditions are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. While hypertension and smoking can also contribute to cardiovascular disease, they are not as consistently higher in Latina women compared to white American women as obesity and diabetes are.

The Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Latina Women Compared