{"id":4887,"date":"2024-09-06T15:33:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T15:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=4887"},"modified":"2024-10-17T18:55:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T18:55:11","slug":"new-study-unveils-long-term-cardiovascular-risks-for-chinese-american-immigrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/new-study-unveils-long-term-cardiovascular-risks-for-chinese-american-immigrants\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Unveils Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks for Chinese American Immigrants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A groundbreaking UCLA-led study reveals that Chinese American immigrants face increased cardiovascular disease risks the longer they reside in the U.S., particularly in Los Angeles compared to Chicago. This research, drawing on 18 years of data, underscores the need for tailored health care approaches to address cultural and geographic disparities.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinese American immigrants face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease the longer they live in the United States, and this risk varies significantly depending on their location, according to a groundbreaking study led by UCLA health researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The findings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/JAHA.124.037114\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the Journal of the American Heart Association, drew on data from the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) cohort, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Over approximately 18 years, the heart health of 746 Chinese Americans in Los Angeles and Chicago was closely monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants living in Chicago exhibited lower mortality rates from heart disease compared to those residing in Los Angeles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is the first long-term prospective study in nearly two decades to investigate the effects of immigration on the cardiovascular health among Chinese American immigrants, an often-underrepresented group in cardiovascular research,\u201d lead author Xinjiang Cai, a cardiologist and physician-scientist at UCLA Health, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/release\/study-shows-long-term-effects-immigration-chinese-americans\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cai highlighted that the geographical disparities in mortality rates underscore the inequalities affecting heart health care and outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe were especially surprised by the geographical differences in mortality rates among this population, and the spotlight this puts on inequalities in heart health care and outcomes that often stem from cultural and language barriers, health behaviors, unique environmental risk factors and social determinants of health,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State-specific factors like demographic differences, variations in death rates and life expectancy might also influence the health outcomes of immigrants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional markers to predict cardiovascular disease did not align well with outcomes for this population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe more commonly used markers for cardiovascular disease, such as high-sensitive troponin levels and left ventricular ejection fraction, were found to be less predictive in this population,\u201d Cai added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, markers like N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide, left ventricular mass and coronary artery calcium score were more indicative of heart-related events among Chinese American immigrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the study\u2019s comprehensive data, Cai pointed out limitations, noting that the MESA cohort participants, with an average age of approximately 62 and free of baseline heart disease, are likely healthier than the overall Chinese American population in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This calls for further research to capture a broader perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Priscilla Hsue, chief of the division of cardiology at UCLA Health, highlighted the importance of personalized health care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen it comes to assessing the cardiovascular risk among Asian Americans, a one-size fits all approach doesn\u2019t work,&#8221; she said in the news release. &#8220;For this reason, studies that can phenotype risk and underlying mechanisms for specific groups within the Asian-American population are critical to solving disparities in cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This study not only sheds light on the unique health challenges faced by Chinese American immigrants but also stresses the need for targeted, culturally sensitive health care practices to bridge the gap in cardiovascular health outcomes across different populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese American immigrants face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease the longer they live in the United States, and this risk varies significantly depending on their location, according to a groundbreaking study led by UCLA health researchers. 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