{"id":65759,"date":"2026-02-10T16:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/?p=65759"},"modified":"2026-02-11T12:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:02:20","slug":"10-things-black-and-brown-women-need-to-know-about-heart-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/10-things-black-and-brown-women-need-to-know-about-heart-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things Black and Brown Women Need to Know About Heart Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black and Brown women\u2014yet many don&#8217;t know their unique risks. These ten facts highlight what every woman of color should understand to protect her heart and health better.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 1: It&#8217;s The Silent Killer<\/h3>\n<p>Heart disease is known as the silent killer, and cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Yet <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/heart-disease-awareness-decline-spotlights-urgency-to-reach-younger-women-and-women-of-color\">only 44% of women<\/a> recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 2: All Ages Are Impacted by Heart Disease<\/h3>\n<p>Heart disease is not something that only impacts older adults; it can impact us at any age. In fact,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stelizabeth.com\/unsettling-risk-of-heart-disease-in-black-women\/\">59% <\/a>percent of Black women ages 20 and over are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 3: Your Weight Can Be a Factor<\/h3>\n<p>Almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/about-heart-disease-in-women\/facts\/heart-disease-in-black-women\">57%<\/a> of Black women have obesity, making them the highest percentage among all racial, ethnic, and sex groups. Excess weight can strain the heart, raise cholesterol, and increase inflammation, ultimately making it a major driver of heart disease.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 4: Undiagnosed Diabetes Increases Your Chances of Heart Disease<\/h3>\n<p>Black women are more likely to have undiagnosed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/about-heart-disease-in-women\/preventing-cardiovascular-disease\/diabetes-and-heart-disease\">diabetes<\/a>. High blood sugar damages blood vessels over time, which accelerates plaque buildup and sharply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/The_Truth_%20About_%20African_%20American_%20Women_%20and_%20Heart_%20Disease_%20Factsheet_0.pdf\">increases the risk<\/a> of heart disease.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 5: We Are at a Higher Risk of Strokes<\/h3>\n<p>Stroke prevalence is highest among Black women <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scripps.org\/news_items\/5959-heart-disease-and-black-women-risk-factors-prevention-strategies\">(5.4%)<\/a> compared with all women (2.9%). Stroke and heart disease share the same underlying issues of having blocked or damaged blood vessels. This means high stroke rates signal elevated cardiovascular risk overall.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 6: Hypertension is a Contributing Factor<\/h3>\n<p>When was the last time you checked your blood pressure? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scripps.org\/news_items\/5959-heart-disease-and-black-women-risk-factors-prevention-strategies\">4% <\/a>of Black women have<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/know-your-risk\/high-blood-pressure-and-women\"> high blood pressure<\/a>, one of the highest rates worldwide. Hypertension forces the heart to work harder, weakens arteries, and is the leading cause of heart attacks and heart failure.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 7: Giving Birth Puts You at an Increased Risk<\/h3>\n<p>Cardiovascular disease is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/know-your-risk\/pregnancy-and-maternal-health\"> 1 killer of new moms<\/a> and accounts for over one-third of maternal deaths. Black women have some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scripps.org\/news_items\/7404-black-maternal-health-why-it-matters\">highest maternal mortality rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 8: Preeclampsia &amp; Gestational Diabetes Are Also Factors<\/h3>\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/know-your-risk\/pregnancy-and-maternal-health\/pregnancy-and-common-heart-conditions\">high blood pressure, preeclampsia, or gestational diabetes during pregnancy<\/a>, it greatly increases a woman&#8217;s risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 9: Lower Estrogen Levels in Menopause<\/h3>\n<p>Low estrogen, particularly during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/know-your-risk\/menopause\">menopause<\/a>, increases heart disease risk in Black women by reducing cardiovascular protection, leading to higher LDL (&#8220;bad&#8221;) cholesterol, increased blood pressure, artery stiffening, and greater inflammation.<\/p>\n<h3>Number 10: Women May Not Receive CPR<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">Women are often <\/span><a style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/about-heart-disease-in-women\/facts\/cpr-and-women\">less likely to receive bystander CPR<\/a><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"> because rescuers often fear accusations of inappropriate touching, sexual assault, or injuring the victim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Knowing your risk is the first step to prevention. Use these facts to start conversations, make informed choices, and take control of your heart&#8217;s health. By making small changes today, you can protect your future and live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/know-your-risk\/risk-factors\">here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Sources:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scripps.org\/news_items\/5959-heart-disease-and-black-women-risk-factors-prevention-strategies\">Heart Disease and Black Women: Risk, Factors, Prevention Strategies <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/about-heart-disease-in-women\/facts\/heart-disease-in-black-women\">Heart Disease and Stroke in Black Women<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stelizabeth.com\/unsettling-risk-of-heart-disease-in-black-women\/\">Unsettling Risk of Heart Disease in Black Women<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/womens-health\/features\/maternal-mortality.html\">Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/about-heart-disease-in-women\/facts\">Facts | Go Red For Women<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bwa-inc.org\/a-heart-to-heart-about-cardiovascular-disease\/\">A Heart to Heart About Cardiovascular Disease<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/The_Truth_%20About_%20African_%20American_%20Women_%20and_%20Heart_%20Disease_%20Factsheet_0.pdf\">The TRUTH about\u00a0 African American Women and Heart Disease<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/about-heart-disease-in-women\/preventing-cardiovascular-disease\/diabetes-and-heart-disease\">Diabetes and Heart Disease <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/know-your-risk\/risk-factors\">Risk Factors in Women<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black and Brown women\u2014yet many don&#8217;t know their unique risks. 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