What are some solutions to address health inequities related to coronary heart disease (CHD)?

• A. Increase sugar subsidies
• B. Encourage health checks from age 40 and implement male-focused health campaigns
• C. Restrict health checks to those over 60
• D. Build more urban hospitals

Answer: (B)

Addressing health inequities in CHD hinges on bringing preventive care to those most at risk and least likely to be screened. Encouraging health checks from age 40 helps identify risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes early, so people can adopt lifestyle changes or start treatments before a heart event occurs. Pairing that with male-focused health campaigns tackles gender gaps in health-seeking behavior, since men often engage with preventive services less and may experience distinct risk patterns earlier in life. By combining early screening with targeted outreach, this approach works to reduce differences in CHD outcomes across groups.

The other options don’t effectively address inequities. Subsidizing sugary foods tends to worsen CHD risk rather than mitigate it. Limiting checks to those over 60 misses earlier at-risk individuals and would likely widen gaps. Building more urban hospitals may improve capacity in cities but doesn’t directly ensure early detection or access for underserved or rural populations.