Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors Among Somali Immigrants and Refugees |
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Authors: | Westgard Bjorn Martinson Brian C. Maciosek Michael Brown Morgan Xu Zhiyuan Farah Farhiya Ahmed Osman Dalmar Ahmed Dubois Diana Sanka Laura Pryce Douglas |
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Affiliation: | 1.HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, 8170 33rd Avenue S., MS23301A, Minneapolis, MN, 55425, USA ;2.Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA ;3.Saint Mary University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA ;4.East Africa Health Project, Minneapolis, MN, USA ;5.Aurora Research Institute, Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI, USA ;6.Wellshare International, Minneapolis, MN, USA ; |
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Abstract: | Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks are of concern among immigrants and refugees settling in affluent host countries. The prevalence of CVD and risk factors among Somali African immigrants to the U.S. has not been systematically studied. MethodsIn 2015–2016, we surveyed 1156 adult Somalis in a Midwestern metropolitan area using respondent-driven sampling to obtain anthropometric, interview, and laboratory data about CVD and associated risk factors, demographics, and social factors. ResultsThe prevalence of diabetes and low physical activity among men and women was high. Overweight, obesity, and dyslipidemia were also particularly prevalent. Levels of calculated CVD risk across the community were greater for men than women. ConclusionThough CVD risk is lower among Somalis than the general U.S. population, our results suggest significant prevalence of risk factors among Somali immigrants. Comparison with prior research suggests that CVD risks may be increasing, necessitating thoughtful intervention to prevent adverse population outcomes. |
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