Community-Based Interventions to Address Disparities in Cardiometabolic Diseases Among Minoritized Racial and Ethnic Groups

Abstract

Purpose of review: Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) are leading causes of death and disproportionally impact historically marginalized racial/ethnic groups in the United States. The American Heart Association developed the Life's Essential 8 (LE8) to promote optimal cardiovascular health (CVH) through eight health behaviors and health factors. The purpose of this review is to summarize contemporary community-engaged research (CER) studies incorporating the LE8 framework among racial/ethnic groups.

Review of findings: Limited studies focused on the interface of CER and LE8. Based on synthesis of articles in this review, the application of CER to individual/collective LE8 metrics may improve CVH and reduce CMDs at the population level. Effective strategies include integration of technology, group activities, cultural/faith-based practices, social support, and structural/environmental changes. CER studies addressing LE8 factors in racial/ethnic groups play an essential role in improving CVH. Future studies should focus on broader scalability and health policy interventions to advance health equity.

Keywords: Cardiometabolic disease; Community-based participatory research; Community-based research; Life’s Essential 8; Racial and ethnic minority groups; Social determinants of health.

PubMed ID

37428390

Cite

Thomas VE, Metlock FE, Hines AL, Commodore-Mensah Y, Brewer LC. Community-Based Interventions to Address Disparities in Cardiometabolic Diseases Among Minoritized Racial and Ethnic Groups. Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2023 Aug;25(8):467-477. doi: 10.1007/s11883-023-01119-w. Epub 2023 Jul 10. PMID: 37428390.

Members

Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN
LaPrincess Brewer, MD, MPH

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Publish Date

07/10/2023