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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 4/2008

01-08-2008 | Original Paper

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Risk Factors in Asian Indians

Authors: Ajay Balasubramanyam, Shaun Rao, Ranjita Misra, Rajagopal V. Sekhar, Christie M. Ballantyne

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Objective This study examined the association between metabolic syndrome, lifestyle behaviors, and perception and knowledge of current health and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Asian Indians in the US. Method The sample comprised of 143 adult Asian Indians recruited through health fairs for survey and bioclinical measures. Results The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 32%, much higher than other ethnic groups, did not vary by gender but increased with age. Respondents had high physical inactivity and poor knowledge of CVD risk factors. Dietary behavior, age, number of years lived in the US, self-rated physical and mental health and BMI were significant predictors and explained 40.1% of variance in metabolic syndrome score. Poorer physical health status had the greatest predictive influence on metabolic syndrome. Conclusion Asian Indians are a high risk group for CVD.
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Metadata
Title
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Risk Factors in Asian Indians
Authors
Ajay Balasubramanyam
Shaun Rao
Ranjita Misra
Rajagopal V. Sekhar
Christie M. Ballantyne
Publication date
01-08-2008
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-007-9092-4

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