How Common Is Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnant and Postpartum Women from Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Backgrounds?

The article focuses on the impact of socioeconomic factors on maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It discusses how inequalities such as limited access to care, environmental hazards, and stress contribute to adverse outcomes like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, which increase long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks.