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Wed, Nov 25

Depressed Black Americans at risk

Black Americans who are depressed may be at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.

The study, based on the ongoing Jackson Heart Study in Jackson, Miss., included more than 3,300 blacks between 21 and 94 years old who were screened for depression. None of the participants had a history of heart attack or stroke.

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