Promoting Cardiovascular Health and Reducing Disparities Among American Indians and Alaska Natives

Approximately 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) reside in the United States (US), making up 1.7% of the total population1; however, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in this population is 2 times higher than the US population prevalence.2 More AI/ANs die of or experience disability each year from CVD than from any other cause.3 The excess burden of CVD in this population is attributable partially to the...