Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Minorities

Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Minorities Guest: LaPrincess C. Brewer, M.D., M.P.H., (@DrLaPrincess) Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D. (@DrSteveKopecky) Health disparities are differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, burden of disease and other adverse health conditions among specific population groups. Health care disparities are differences in health care coverage, access to care and quality of care between those groups. Health care disparities limit people's ability to achieve health equity — the equally fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Joining us today to discuss research in health care disparities is LaPrincess C. Brewer, M.D., M.P.H., a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: Health disparities versus health care disparities Health equity explained COVID-19 pandemic and the social determinants of health Socioeconomic, racial and ethnic issues FAITH! cardiovascular health and wellness program FAITH! data and outcomes Next steps for providers Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.