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ReviewCurrent cardiology reports2026

Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Health: Yes, They Matter-But What Can We Do to Address Them?

Faith E Metlock, Mathias Lalika, Joshua J Joseph, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, LaPrincess C Brewer

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Review in Current cardiology reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Faith E MetlockJohns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Mathias LalikaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Joshua J JosephThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA. Joshua.Joseph@osumc.edu.
Yvonne Commodore-MensahJohns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA.
LaPrincess C BrewerDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewAwareness of how social determinants of health (SDoH) shape cardiovascular outcomes is increasing, yet evidence on effective interventions remains limited. This review examines the associations between Healthy People 2030 SDoH domains and cardiovascular health (CVH), defined by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8), and highlights interventions with potential to reduce disparities. RECENT

findingsAdverse SDoH—including economic instability, limited education and healthcare access, neighborhood disadvantage, and low social support—are consistently linked to lower LE8 scores and higher CVH burden, especially in under-resourced communities. Promising interventions include produce prescriptions, culturally tailored education, community health worker integration, built environment enhancements, and peer support models. However, most studies target single determinants, involve short follow-up, or focus on limited populations, leaving gaps in scalability and equity impact. Addressing SDoH is essential for improving LE8 behaviors and factors. Progress requires multilevel, equity-centered strategies that align clinical care, policy, and research, while expanding rigorous trials to guide sustainable, community-driven solutions.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesSocial Determinants of HealthHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Status DisparitiesHumansSocial SupportSocioeconomic Disparities in HealthCardiovascular healthInterventionsSocial determinants of healthSocial drivers

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