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South Asians and Heart Health

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South Asians and Heart Health: Take Control Now

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If you identify as a South Asian, your risk of developing heart disease is four times greater than the general population.1 Additionally, South Asians develop heart disease on average 10 years earlier than those of other descent1 and can have cardiovascular disease even with a normal Body mass index (BMI). Besides your ethnic origin, other factors such as diabetes and high cholesterol put you at a higher risk for heart disease.

You can take control of your health and well-being by being proactive, and taking the necessary steps to focus on prevention and screening. Take the initial step by making an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss your individual risk factors.

Learn More:

1. Krishnan, Sandeep. “Cover Story- South Asians and Cardiovascular Disease: The Hidden Threat”. Cardiology Magazine, May 2019, https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2019/05/07/12/42/cover-story-south-asians-and-cardiovascular-disease-the-hidden-threa

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