Prevalence and Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Middle‐Aged South Asian Adults Compared With Other Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States: A Longitudinal Analysis of 2 Cohort Studies

Significant differences in risk factor prevalence were observed in South Asian adults compared with other US racial and ethnic groups at age 45 years. Understanding trends in cardiovascular risk and protective factors across the life course can help improve prevention and treatment strategies.