AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
High social needs linked to cardiovascular risk in older adults
Combined event rates were 7.0 and 7.2 per 100 person-years in isolated and resource-limited groups, respectively, versus 4.9 in the low-need group.Combined event rates were 7.0 and 7.2 per 100 person-years in isolated and resource-limited groups, respectively, versus 4.9 in the low-need group.
Cohort · 3,444 peoplePopulations
Who was studied3,444 community-dwelling US Medicare beneficiaries, seven years
What changedCardiovascular events or death occurred at 7.0 and 7.2 per 100 person-years in high-need groups versus 4.9 with low needs
The catchExisting cardiovascular and age-related conditions could account for higher event rates in high-need groups