American heart journal
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American heart journal · Sep 2005
Comparative StudyRacial or ethnic differences in hospitalization for heart failure among elderly adults: Medicare, 1990 to 2000.
Little is known about racial or ethnic differences in hospitalizations for heart failure (HF), the most common hospital diagnosis for Medicare enrollees. ⋯ Prevalence of HF hospitalization was highest among black and Hispanic Medicare enrollees. Because Hispanic Americans and the elderly are the fastest-growing segments of the US population, HF will increase in importance as a public health concern and will require increased focus on culturally competent prevention and treatment strategies in the next decade.