South Asian adults in the U.S. are more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by age 45 when compared to white, Black, Chinese or Hispanic adults in the same age group, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. These ASCVD risk factors can lead to earlier heart disease if they are not treated and managed.
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