Risk Factors for Early Myocardial Infarction in South Asians Compared With Individuals in Other Countries

Abstract

CONTEXT: South Asians have high rates of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at younger ages compared with individuals from other countries but the reasons for this are unclear. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of risk factors for AMI in native South Asians, especially at younger ages, compared with individuals from other countries.

Authors

Joshi P; Islam S; Pais P; Reddy S; Dorairaj P; Kazmi K; Pandey MR; Haque S; Mendis S; Rangarajan S

Journal

JAMA, Vol. 297, No. 3, pp. 286–294

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

January 17, 2007

DOI

10.1001/jama.297.3.286

ISSN

0098-7484

Associated Experts

Salim Yusuf

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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