Dr. Marc Kahn discusses heart disease disparities affecting African Americans
Published on April 16, 2026.
The leading cause of death in the U.S. for the year is heart disease, which remains the most prevalent form of death. However, this disparity is not all-encompassing and can be explained in detail. The article discusses the disparity in mortality.
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