Metabolic Syndrome and Chronic Disease Risk in South Asian Immigrants: A Review of Prevalence, Factors, and Interventions

South Asians (SAs) are among the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the U.S. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition that is characterized by multiple health factors that increase the risk for chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. MetS prevalence among SA immigrants ran...

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Main Authors: Meena Mahadevan, Mousumi Bose, Kelly M. Gawron, Renata Blumberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/5/720