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Earlier Cardiovascular Risk in South Asians

Study finds earlier onset of diabetes and hypertension in US adults

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  • February 17, 2026

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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has highlighted that South Asian adults in the U.S. develop cardiovascular risk factors significantly earlier than their White, Black, Hispanic, and Chinese counterparts. Analyzed data from around 2,700 participants aged 45 to 55 revealed alarming rates of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, particularly among South Asians. This underscores the urgent need for earlier screening for cardiometabolic risks in this population despite their healthier reported lifestyles.

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Earlier Cardiovascular Risk in South Asians

Study finds earlier onset of diabetes and hypertension in US adults

  • February 17, 2026

  • 2 min

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