
Great ethnic disparity in cardiovascular risk factors was identified between 2 Indian ethnic subgroups, a recent study found. More research is needed to identify conventional risk factors for this and other complex diseases. “There are huge differences even within India, as it is a heterogeneous country.” -V. Mohan, MD, FRCP,…
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Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Urban and Rural India: The ICMR–INDIAB Study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and mortality due to CVD is higher in low- and middle-income countries. In India, there has been an alarming increase in the prevalence of CVD over the past two decades, so much so that it accounts for 24% of all deaths among adults aged 25–69 years.
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