Why immigrants' heart health worsens the longer they live in the US
Immigrants in the US initially exhibit a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but a new study indicates this advantage diminishes with prolonged residence. Adopting US dietary and lifestyle habits, alongside increased stress and barriers to preventative care, significantly elevates their heart disease risk over time. Experts recommend targeted public health interventions and culturally sensitive care to address this growing concern.
Immigrants in the US initially exhibit a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but a new study indicates this advantage diminishes with prolonged residence. Adopting US dietary and lifestyle habits, alongside increased stress and barriers to preventative care, significantly elevates their heart disease risk over time. Experts recommend targeted public health interventions and culturally sensitive care to address this growing concern.
