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Area of focus of third-generation research among 56 studies of CVD health disparities in African Americans published from 1996 to 2006
| CVD Risk Factor | %* |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | 42 |
| Diet/nutrition | 33 |
| Physical inactivity | 23 |
| Coronary heart disease/CVD awareness | 18 |
| Blood pressure | 15 |
| Obesity/overweight | 8 |
| Dyslipidemia | 8 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Mental stress/strain | 5 |
| Renal disease | 3 |
CVD = cardiovascular disease.
Percentages add to >100 because many studies addressed multiple risk factors.
