Arteriosclerosis in East Asians

Arteriosclerosis is remarkably common in East Asians, both in the greater subcontinent and in their adopted countries after migration. Since arteriosclerosis is an acquired disease, East Asians must possess and preserve a common cultural practice related to the cause of arteriosclerosis and its complications. Therefore, an unusual opportunity is provided to examine East Asian migration and customs, especially diet, searching for a clue to the etiology of this disease. The result of this analysis provides additional support for a new theory proposing arteriosclerosis as an infectious disease caused by Cyanobacteria.