Medicine and Health

COVID-19, Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and chronic disease in the United States: Mapping the social injustice overlay

R. Arena, N. P. Pronk, et al.

This insightful commentary explores the intricate connections between COVID-19, unhealthy lifestyles, chronic diseases, and social injustice, especially in Black/African American communities in the Southeast US. The authors urgently call for comprehensive prevention trials and policy reforms to enhance health equity.

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Abstract

This commentary uses US maps to illustrate the complex interplay between COVID-19, unhealthy lifestyles, chronic diseases, and social injustice. It highlights the disproportionate impact on the Southeast US, particularly affecting Black/African American communities. The authors argue for a move beyond siloed approaches to address this syndemic, advocating for large-scale prevention trials and policy changes that promote health equity.

Publisher

Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases

Published On

Feb 10, 2023

Authors

Ross Arena, Nicolaas P Pronk, Deepika Laddu, Mark A Faghy, Samantha Bond, Carl J Lavie

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