Abstract:Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major causes of death and disability in Australia. The number of migrants from South and South-East Asian countries to Australia is increasing rapidly and are at increased risk of developing CVDs. This study assessed the absolute CVD risk among South and South-East Asian migrants living in Greater Sydney, Australia.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 129 adult participants aged 40 years and above. We used the World Health Organ… Show more
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