Authors: Bruk Mekonen, Mustafa Agha Al Kola, Corey Tabit
Published: 2023-12-19
DOI: 10.1161/circ.148.suppl_1.15442
Source: Full article
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Gang violence is an unfortunately common reality in urban communities and violence is associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes. However, the relationship between street gang territories and cardiovascular risk is unknown. We conducted a retrospective cohort study to determine if residence within a street gang territory is associated with higher blood pressure compared with demographically similar patients who resided outside of gang territories within Chicago.