Interplay of Social Determinants of Health and Traditional Risk Factors in Predicting Cardiac Aging (IMAGE)

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Interplay of Social Determinants of Health and Traditional Risk Factors in Predicting Cardiac Aging

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A novel analysis investigating the contribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) to cardiac aging has found that financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated biological aging and increased mortality risk. The study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings underscores the complexity and interplay of novel social risk factors that may contribute to cardiovascular events and emphasizes the need for targeted preventive interventions and patient-centered care.

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Nazanin Rajai, MD, MPH

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