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Prevalence of Obesity and Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors in South Asians

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Prevalence and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rising among South Asians while declining throughout the western world. The increasing prevalence of CVD risk factors in South Asians, particularly obesity and diabetes, is a major cause. Studies suggest the genetic predispositions as well as environmental and lifestyle factors are equally important contributors to disease development. It is important that healthcare providers become increasingly familiar with the risk factors in South Asians and recognize the specific differences that exist compared to other populations. Scientific effort should in particular focus on identifying the underlying genetic causes and novel biomarkers for CVD. Such effort should help with development of novel therapeutics and disease control and prevention.

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Khanna, P., Mani, A. Prevalence of Obesity and Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors in South Asians. Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep 6, 112–119 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12170-012-0220-x

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