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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and Black women face higher risk and mortality than White women. 61% of Black women ages 20+ live with hypertension, and over half have cardiovascular disease or major risk factors like diabetes or high cholesterol.
Heart symptoms in women aren’t always chest pain. Jaw, neck, or back pain, shortness of breath, nausea, or extreme fatigue are often missed or dismissed, especially for Black women, delaying care.
Health equity starts with believing Black women.
If something feels off, write symptoms down, bring support, ask questions, and know your BP, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Share this with a Black woman you care about.
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02/05/2026
A 2025 review found that adults in historically redlined neighborhoods have higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and coronary artery disease.
The data are clear: 58.4% of Black women and 57.5% of Black men in the U.S. live with high blood pressure among the highest rates globally. In redlined communities, Black adults face 2x the risk of coronary artery calcium and higher heart failure risk; about half of this excess risk is driven by socioeconomic distress.
Neighborhood disadvantage, segregation, and discrimination harm heart health through chronic stress. These outcomes aren’t random, they reflect decades of policy decisions.
When policy shapes place, it shapes health.
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Sources:
American Heart Association 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update; HHS Office of Minority Health (2025).
01/27/2026
Mental Wellness Month isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about slowing down, getting clear, and choosing what actually supports you right now. Mental wellness is a practice, not a performance. Start where you are.
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