Heart failure is more prevalent among Hispanic men than women. Among Medicare enrollees, hospitalization for heart failure is higher among Hispanics. The incidence of heart failure in Hispanics is higher compared to non-Hispanic whites. Mexicans are at a higher risk to develop hemorrhagic stroke (aneurysm burst or weakened blood vessel leak in brain) compared to other populations. The rate of ischemic stroke (brain attack) as well as the prevalence of stroke at an early age is higher among Hispanics compared to non-Hispanic whites. The rate of heart attacks in Hispanics is 7.2% in patients older than 65 and 12% in older than 75 years. One study conducted in Mexicans older than 65 years showed that the rate of heart attacks is much higher than in non-Hispanics and particularly higher in Mexican women. The prevalence of CAD among Hispanics older than 40 years was 10% if they did not have risk factors versus 70% if they have high cholesterol, have diabetes, and were smokers. In the United States and on Long Island than in the general population. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are more prevalent among Hispanics/Latinos The rate of CAD based upon imaging diagnostic studies shows there is a significant difference between patients with and without risk factors. The incidence of certain forms of CVD is documented to be higher among Hispanics.Ĭoronary artery disease (CAD) - the obstruction of arteries that provide blood supply to the heart muscle leading to heart attacks, heart failure, and sudden death - is higher in some Hispanic groups. In the southern districts of the Island, the Hispanic population is more prevalent.Ĭardiovascular disease (CVD) involving the circulatory (blood) system is the highest cause of death among Hispanics, as it is for the rest of the population of the United States. On Long Island, the Hispanic population exceeds 500,000 people. Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban are the most common Hispanic groups however, Colombian, Dominican, Guatemalan, and Salvadorian populations have been increasing at an accelerated rate in the last decade.
Hispanics are expected to represent 30% of the total U.S. population, and represent the fastest-growing ethnic population. More than 53 million Hispanics live currently in the United States.