Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Diabetes in Asian Indians Residing in…

Asian Indians are the largest Asian subgroup in the state of Michigan; however, data on the prevalence and correlates of cardiovascular disease for this group is limited. The sample consisted of 273 Asian Indians (AI) recruited through health fairs for surveys and blood tests throughout the state of Michigan. The prevalence of selfreported diabetes (20.1%) and elevated/abnormal glycated hemoglo…