The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Cardiovascular Diseases: An Umbrella Review.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) may be the next forefront of reducing the enormous burden of CVD. SDoH can be defined as any social, economic, or environmental factor that influences a health outcome. Comprehensive evidence of the role of SDoH in CVD is lacking, nevertheless. This umbrella review aims to give a comprehensive overview of the role of SDoH in CVD. We searched systematic reviews (with or without meta-analyses) using 8 databases and included review reference lists. Four themes (economic circumstances, social/community context, early childhood development, and neighbourhood/built environment) and health literacy in the health/health care theme were considered. Seventy reviews were eligible.

SUBMITTER: Teshale AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10356094 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature