Earlier Cardiovascular Risk in South Asians
Study finds earlier onset of diabetes and hypertension in US adults
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South Asian adults in the US develop cardiovascular risk factors earlier than other racial and ethnic groups.
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At age 45, 30.7% of South Asian men had prediabetes, significantly higher than other racial groups.
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By age 55, South Asian adults are at least twice as likely to have type 2 diabetes compared to white adults.
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High blood pressure and dyslipidemia are more prevalent among South Asian men at age 45 than in other groups.
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Despite favorable lifestyle factors, South Asians require earlier screening for cardiometabolic risks.
