April is National Minority Health Month — get a free calcium screening score by April 30

April is National Minority Health Month, which is a great time to address the health needs of people of color. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but heart disease is even more common among racial and ethnic minority groups.

In the U.S., certain racial and ethnic groups are hit harder by high blood pressure (hypertension) and type 2 diabetes. These are two major risk factors for heart disease.

For example, 47% of Black adults have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, compared with 36% of white adults.

To help combat heart disease, The Cardiovascular Center of Florida, Orlando’s nationally recognized and most experienced cardiovascular specialists in the region, will be distributing free calcium scores to anyone in the community who makes an appointment before April 30.  

This is a great time to remind people, especially minorities, who are at a higher risk of developing heart disease, about the risks and the importance of identifying and managing heart-related health conditions.