The Pandemic of Coronary Heart Disease in South Asia: What Clinicians Need to Know.

Kartik GuptaFarhala BalochTanya S KakarHarsh AgarwalBharat RawlleyUnab I KhanRomaina IqbalRubina BaroliaSalim S Virani

Published in: Current atherosclerosis reports (2023)

South Asians have earlier onset of cardiometabolic risk factors such as insulin resistance, hypertension, and central adiposity. This increased risk is seen in both native South Asians and the diaspora. South Asians have earlier onset of ASCVD due to an earlier onset of cardiometabolic risk factors. Health promotion and early identification of these risk factors are essential to mitigate this ongoing crisis.

Keyphrases

risk factors
insulin resistance
health promotion
blood pressure
sars cov
public health
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet