Abstract
African/Caribbean Americans are more likely to be at risk for diabetes mellitus development and cardiovascular disease as compared to whites. Ongoing monthly workshops providing education, screening, diet, exercise and referral will positively impact premature diabetes and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within this population.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cardiometabolic Risk, Community, Diabetes Mellitus
Recommended Citation
Murray-Bachmann, Renee and Fergus, Icilma, "Harlem healthy heart: A community outreach initiative with favorable impact on diabetes mellitus and cardiometabolic risks" (2018). INRC (Congress). 194.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/194
Conference Name
29th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Melbourne, Australia
Conference Year
2018
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Harlem healthy heart: A community outreach initiative with favorable impact on diabetes mellitus and cardiometabolic risks
Melbourne, Australia
African/Caribbean Americans are more likely to be at risk for diabetes mellitus development and cardiovascular disease as compared to whites. Ongoing monthly workshops providing education, screening, diet, exercise and referral will positively impact premature diabetes and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within this population.