2019
DOI: 10.1161/circ.139.suppl_1.p124
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Abstract P124: Comparative Evaluation of African Dance versus a Cultural Educational Program in Mitigating Cardiovascular Risk Among REACT! Study Participants

Abstract: Background: Currently, about 50% of African American (AA) adults are affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to 38.9% of the general US adult population. Physical inactivity, a major risk factor for CVD, plays a key role in perpetuating the disparities, while physical activity and psychosocial interventions are known to be protective. In this study, we did a secondary analysis of the 6-month Rhythm Experience and Africana Culture Trial (REACT!) to compare the impact of moderate physical a… Show more

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