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Who is at a greater risk for heart attacks?

Race and Heart Disease

Race is definitely a factor in heart disease risk. African-Americans have a higher risk than Caucasians, in part because of a tendency for high blood pressure. In fact, for ages 35-74, the death rate from heart attacks for African-American women is more than 38% higher than that for non-Hispanic white women.

Lifestyle factors such as physical activity, diabetes, and overweight also affect Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska native groups disproportionately.

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