People of South Asian origin are at high risk for developing premature coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus. In Canada, South Asians represent the fastest growing visible minority. Recent data demonstrate that South Asians in Ontario have the highest burden of coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes compared to white Caucasians, Chinese Canadians, and black Canadians.
Individuals of South Asian origin (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan) face a higher burden of heart disease and diabetes compared to other ethnic groups: - South Asians have twice the risk for developing coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to Caucasians. - They also face 40% higher mortality due to CAD than white Caucasians. This is where SANSAR, the South Asian Network Supporting Awareness and Research, comes in. SANSAR has been working with the South Asian community since 2009 to promote cardiovascular health through education, community awareness and research.
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