Transgender adults in rural U.S. had disproportionately higher cardiovascular disease risk
November 06, 2023
November 06, 2023
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Research Highlights:
In a small study of adults living in rural America, those who identified as transgender were more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors, including tobacco use, obesity, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance, high cholesterol and/or alcohol use.
Study participants with the highest odds of having cardiovascular dise . . .
Research Highlights:
In a small study of adults living in rural America, those who identified as transgender were more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors, including tobacco use, obesity, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance, high cholesterol and/or alcohol use.
Study participants with the highest odds of having cardiovascular dise . . .