Around 60% of Black American adults have heart disease – AHA

According to the American Heart Association, around 60% of Black American adults have heart disease, and heart disease death rates are highest among Black Americans compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

Human Heart
Human Heart

However, studies estimate that Black doctors make up as little as 3% of Cardiologists in the United States (US).

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