Association of Hispanic ethnicity and linguistic acculturation with cardiovascular medication adherence in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome

Despite a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, Hispanic-Americans have lower rates of CVD-related and all-cause mortality, as well as higher life expectancy than non-Hispanic whites – a phenomenon known as the Hispanic health paradox. However, this survival benefit attenua...

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Main Authors: Nadia A. Liyanage-Don, Talea Cornelius, Emily K. Romero, Carmela Alcántara, Ian M. Kronish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335521001455