Distressed Communities Index

1. Distressed Communities Index is associated with stroke prevalence in humans (US zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and rurality) (β=0.02 [95% CI, 0.02-0.02] per 1-unit increase in DCI).

   “DCI, geographic region, and rurality are independently associated with greater prevalence of CVD and its risk factors in the United States.”

   HumansUS zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and ruralityEach 1-unit increase in DCI2016-2020n = 26,058

   Correlation of the Distressed Communities Index Score With Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Disease in the United States

   Journal of the American Heart Association·Oct 30, 2026

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1. Distressed Communities Index is associated with coronary artery disease prevalence in humans (US zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and rurality) (β=0.03 [95% CI, 0.03-0.03] per 1-unit increase in DCI).

   “DCI, geographic region, and rurality are independently associated with greater prevalence of CVD and its risk factors in the United States.”

   HumansUS zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and ruralityEach 1-unit increase in DCI2016-2020n = 26,058

   Correlation of the Distressed Communities Index Score With Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Disease in the United States

   Journal of the American Heart Association·Oct 30, 2026

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1. Distressed Communities Index is associated with diabetes prevalence in humans (US zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and rurality) (β=0.06 [95% CI, 0.06-0.06] per 1-unit increase in DCI).

   “DCI, geographic region, and rurality are independently associated with greater prevalence of CVD and its risk factors in the United States.”

   HumansUS zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and ruralityEach 1-unit increase in DCI2016-2020n = 26,058

   Correlation of the Distressed Communities Index Score With Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Disease in the United States

   Journal of the American Heart Association·Oct 30, 2026

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1. Distressed Communities Index is associated with hypertension prevalence in humans (US zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and rurality) (β=0.08 [95% CI, 0.08-0.09] per 1-unit increase in DCI).

   “DCI, geographic region, and rurality are independently associated with greater prevalence of CVD and its risk factors in the United States.”

   HumansUS zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and ruralityEach 1-unit increase in DCI2016-2020n = 26,058

   Correlation of the Distressed Communities Index Score With Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Disease in the United States

   Journal of the American Heart Association·Oct 30, 2026

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1. Distressed Communities Index is associated with obesity prevalence in humans (US zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and rurality) (β=0.10 [95% CI, 0.09-0.10] per 1-unit increase in DCI).

   “Each 1-unit increase in DCI was associated with increased prevalence of obesity (β=0.10 [95% CI, 0.09-0.10])”

   HumansUS zip code-level analysis adjusted for region and ruralityEach 1-unit increase in DCI2016-2020n = 26,058

   Correlation of the Distressed Communities Index Score With Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Disease in the United States

   Journal of the American Heart Association·Oct 30, 2026

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