Why the study?
What is the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among elderly Chinese Americans compared to elderly whites?
Population
346 Chinese immigrants in Boston, Mass, aged 60 to 96 years
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports ethnicity-specific CV risk assessment in elderly; leaves open outcome impact and need for longitudinal data.
What is the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among elderly Chinese Americans compared to elderly whites?
Elderly Chinese Americans exhibit a distinct cardiovascular risk profile with lower blood pressure and lipid levels compared to elderly whites, resembling urban populations in mainland China.
Elaine S. K. Choi (1990) studied this question.
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