Pregnancy as a Window to Future Health: Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health in Cardiometabolic Risk Across the United States

The authors investigate how social determinants of health and structural inequities contribute to disparities in cardiometabolic risk among reproductive-aged women in the United States, particularly affecting minoritized and publicly insured populations. They aim to understand the relationship between elevated maternal cardiometabolic risk, pregnancy complications, and long-term cardiovascular health outcomes. The review emphasizes the need for comprehensive, equity-focused strategies to address these disparities in clinical practice and policy.