Publications by authors named "Tazeen Ulhaque"
J Am Heart Assoc
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) mortality rates from 1999 to 2020 and how they relate to social vulnerability as measured by the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), finding significant disparities based on demographics and geographical locations.
- - Researchers analyzed mortality data and SVI rankings across U.S. counties, revealing that Black populations and residents in the Southern U.S. experienced the highest age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs), with higher SVI linked to increased excess deaths.
- - The findings highlight that higher social vulnerability is associated with increased PPCM mortality, indicating that both racial background and geographic location contribute to health disparities in the U.S.
