Ethnic Disparities in the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Among Immigrants in Canada

Canada has the highest level of immigration, with one in four Canadians being immigrants. And little is known about the ethnic differences and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in the Canadian immigrant population. The high level of immigration has resulted in significant ethnic diversity in Canada, with each presenting a CVD risk profile unique to their ethnicity and country of birth. A better understanding of the ethnic differences in the risk of CVD could help navigate effective health promotion and targeted interventions, which can mitigate the burden of morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.

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Canada has a high level of immigration, but little is known about the ethnic differences and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in the immigrant population. The significant ethnic diversity in Canada has resulted in unique CVD risk profiles for each ethnicity and country of birth. Understanding the ethnic differences in CVD risk could help promote effective health interventions and reduce the burden of morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.