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The Impact of Federal and State Laws on Cardiovascular Risk

  • Open Access
  • 01-12-2025
  • Diversity and Health Equity in Cardiology (AE Johnson, Section Editor)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

To summarize recent studies examining the impact of federal and state laws on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Recent Findings

We identified 38 relevant studies that were published in the past five years. Results of the narrative review indicate that laws related to structural racism, education, income, healthcare, the food environment, food insecurity, the built environment, transportation, air pollution, tobacco, alcohol, diet, and physical activity may impact CVD risk. Results were most consistent among studies examining laws related to air pollution, tobacco, and alcohol, and least consistent among studies examining laws related to the food environment and food insecurity.

Summary

Federal and state laws have the potential to shape CVD risk by impacting the social, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health.
Title
The Impact of Federal and State Laws on Cardiovascular Risk
Authors
Belinda L. Needham
Darya A. Dokshina
Publication date
01-12-2025
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 1/2025
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-025-02277-w
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