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The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Immigrants in Canada
Sneha A Sebastian1, Chaithanya Avanthika2, Sharan Jhaveri3
1Medicine and Surgery, Azeezia Medical College, Kollam, IND.
Insights
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk varies among immigrants in Canada due to diverse ethnic backgrounds and lifestyle factors. Understanding these disparities is crucial for targeted prevention strategies to reduce CVD incidence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global health concern.
- Immigration to high-income nations like Canada is increasing.
- Disparities in CVD incidence among immigrant populations require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review CVD risk factors in diverse ethnic immigrant groups in Canada.
- To explore the relationship between immigration status and CVD risk.
- To identify potential disparities in CVD incidence.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature.
- Analysis of CVD risk factors including diet, physical activity, and smoking.
- Consideration of pre-existing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high lipids.
Main Results:
- Immigrant CVD risk is influenced by ethnicity, country of birth, and lifestyle.
- Cultural factors and pre-existing conditions significantly impact CVD risk profiles.
- Variations in CVD incidence exist across different ethnic groups in Canada.
Conclusions:
- Immigration status and ethnicity are critical determinants of CVD risk in Canada.
- Tailored public health interventions are needed to address CVD disparities in immigrant populations.
- Further research is essential to understand and mitigate CVD risks among diverse immigrant communities.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The global surge in migration to high-income countries, especially Canada, highlights the importance of studies evaluating the risk factors and the disparities in the rate of incidence of CVD among immigrants. Canada is home to a diverse group of immigrants, each presenting with a risk profile that is unique to their ethnicity and country of birth. A variety of cardiac risk factors, such as dietary habits, physical activity, smoking, cultural traditions as well as preponderance to certain diseases like type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and high lipid levels act in concert and impact CVD risk and overall incidence. This narrative review focuses on CVD risks and how it is related to the immigration status among various ethnic groups in Canada.
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