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Behind the Science: Co-authors Adith Arun, BS, and Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, present readers with an update on the #JACC Data Report, evaluating trends in excess cardiovascular mortality among Black Americans compared with White Americans from 2000 to 2024 and persistent disparities in outcomes. While modest improvements were observed in 2024 after pandemic-related increases, progress remains uneven, with heart failure mortality continuing to rise—especially among women. https://lnkd.in/eNDT5yG2 #HealthEquity #Juneteenth #SDOH