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Racial and ethnic disparities further affect their cardiovascular health. This study describes CVD prevalence, risk factors, and health behaviors among WVs to inform interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional survey was sent to 1,909 WVs receiving care at a VA Medical Center in California. Participants self-reported health behaviors, CVD diagnoses, and risk factors. The study was approved by the university and VA IRBs (IRB #24-42014).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 380 respondents (20% response rate; mean age 53), 58% were non-Hispanic White, 20% non-Hispanic Black, and 14% Hispanic. Common CVD risk factors were HLD (38%), obesity (36%), HTN (33%), smoking (13%), and diabetes (10%). Physical activity was low (vigorous activity 1.9 days\/week) and diet suboptimal (score 6.1). Hazardous alcohol use was reported by 45.5%. Mean Patient Health Questionnaire 8-Item Scale and PC-PTSD-5 scores indicated moderate depression (8.7) and mild PTSD (2.9). Risk factors and mental health conditions were higher among WVs aged 18\u201344; nearly 70% reported \u22651 CVD risk factor. CVD prevalence peaked among those aged 65+.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>WVs in this sample demonstrated concerning CVD risk profiles, alongside a high prevalence of mental health conditions and hazardous alcohol use. Future research should examine social and environmental determinants and link survey data with clinical records to clarify behavior-disease relationships. 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