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Big differences found in heart and stroke risks among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups

Research shows significant differences in heart and stroke risks among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander groups, despite being grouped for research purposes.
The study analyzed health records of over 2.6 million adults, revealing that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults had the highest risk for heart attacks or strokes within ten years.
Rishi V. Parikh, the lead author, emphasized that aggregating data masks important variations in risk factors and disease burdens among these groups.
Dr. Alan S. Go highlighted the importance of monitoring risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol for early detection of cardiovascular disease among these populations.

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