Pakistani Americans, American Indians found to be at high risk of CVD- MASALA STUDY

The "MASALA STUDY" talks about the determinants of suboptimal cardiovascular health within South Asian American subgroups that may help to tailor cardiovascular disease prevention strategies. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Over the past 50 years, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease has been rising among American Indians. American Indians are disproportionately affected by Coronary Heart Disease compared with other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. South Asian Americans experience a higher proportional mortality and higher burden of premature mortality from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared to non-Hispanic White and other Asian American groups. 

"MASALA -Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America STUDY" on American Indians and Pakistani Americans talks about the determinants of suboptimal cardiovascular health within South Asian American subgroups may help to tailor cardiovascular disease prevention strategies. Diet and socioeconomic position, may differ between South Asian subgroups, leading to differences in atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases outcomes.

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American Indians And Pakistani Americans At High Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease: MASALA STUDY