This research aims to compare lipid and metabolic profiles across different ethnicities and sexes.
Population-based study design
Comparison of lipid profiles between Asian and Central/South African individuals
Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors
Individuals from Asia show a worse lipid and metabolic profile compared to Central and South African individuals
Current risk assessment tools may underestimate cardiovascular risk in these populations
Abstract
Individuals from Asia have worse lipid and metabolic profile compared with Central and South African individuals, regardless of sex. Current risk assessment tools may underestimate the cardiovascular risk in these specific populations.