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Hispanic and Female College Students: Evidence for Increased Risk for Cardiac Disease

University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas

Jolynn Lowry

University of the Incarnate Word

Annette Etnyre

University of the Incarnate Word

Irene Gilliland

University of the Incarnate Word

Renee Sethness

University of the Incarnate Word

James Sorensen

University of the Incarnate Word

Leonard Leos

University of the Incarnate Word

Jennifer Cook

University of the Incarnate Word

Mary Elaine Jones

University of the Incarnate Word

This article describes subjective and objective risks for cardiovascular disease and the relationship to anger and spirituality among 104 predominately Hispanic college freshman women. Findings indicated a population at risk for metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and diabetes and identified students requiring medical and anger management interventions. Associations between anger, spirituality, and weight suggest a need for further study. University health services are strategically positioned to reach students with lifestyle modification information for cardiac risk reduction.

Key Words: cardiovascular disease • anger • spirituality • Hispanic college women

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