Cardiovascular Health, Lifestyle Factors, and Social Determinants Among Asian Sub-Populations in the US

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in the United States.1 Although Asian adults represent a highly heterogenous population comprised of diverse groups (e.g., Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino adults) - each with its own demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural characteristics - they are frequently categorized into a single group ( “Asian”) for public health surveillance efforts.2,3 However, emerging evidence suggests that the aggregation of Asian adults may conceal important differences in the health status of unique groups that comprise this population.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sudheesha Perera, ZhaoNian Zheng, Rishi Wadhera Source Type: research