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Section TitleRisk Factors
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    Who's at Risk?

    South Asians are especially at risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This demographic includes people of South Asian descent whose origins can be traced to one of the following countries:

    • India

    • Pakistan

    • Bangladesh

    • Sri Lanka

    • Bhutan

    • Maldives

    • Nepal
    Last reviewed: March 2007

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