Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Outcomes Among American Indian and Alaska Native Medicare Beneficiaries.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

American Indian and Alaska Native persons face significant health disparities; however, data regarding the burden of cardiovascular disease in the current era is limited.

Objective

To determine the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular disease, the burden of comorbid conditions, including cardiovascular disease risk factors, and associated mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native patients with Medicare insurance.

Design, setting, and participants

This was a population-based cohort study conducted from January 2015 to December 2019 using Medicare administrative data. Participants included American Indian and Alaska Native Medicare beneficiaries 65 years and older enrolled in both Medicare part A and B fee-for-service Medicare. Statistical analy

SUBMITTER: Eberly LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10517375 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature