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Why Heart Disease Plagues Young South Asians: A Genetic and Social Dilemma

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-12T13:00:30.159189+05:30

- Heart disease is alarmingly common among young South Asians, with genetics and lifestyle both playing roles. - Researchers discovered a gene mutation in heart proteins affecting 4% of people with Indian ancestry, leading to cardiomyopathy. This mutation is unique to the Indian population, - Researchers are sequencing genomes to understand genetic risks, but some argue this focus oversimplifies the issue. - Historical data shows a rise in heart disease among South Asians post-1960s, linked to lifestyle changes. - Social factors like diet, exercise, and socio-economic status also contribute significantly to heart disease risk. Source: [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02916-2)

Heart disease is alarmingly common among young South Asians, with genetics and lifestyle both playing roles.
Researchers discovered a gene mutation in heart proteins affecting 4% of people with Indian ancestry, leading to cardiomyopathy. This mutation is unique to the Indian population,
Researchers are sequencing genomes to understand genetic risks, but some argue this focus oversimplifies the issue.
Historical data shows a rise in heart disease among South Asians post-1960s, linked to lifestyle changes.
Social factors like diet, exercise, and socio-economic status also contribute significantly to heart disease risk.

Source: Nature