NIH R01 · 2025
ABSTRACT Over half of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults are diagnosed with hypertension (HTN), which is the strongest, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death for NHPI. HTN risk is influenced by a myriad of factors, including diet, activity level, but also economic factors such as food insecurity. NHPIs are at 4 times greater risk of food insecurity when compared with Whites. Following a healthy eating pattern is considered the gold standard for reducing cardiometabolic disease mortality, all individuals, but especially those with HTN, are recommended to consume at least 5 servings of FV daily. Alleviating food insecurity may be…
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