Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Differs Among Asian Indian, Chinese, and Filipino Americans
New research reveals notable differences in cardiovascular mortality rates among Asian Indian, Chinese, and Filipino Americans, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies to reduce health disparities.
Recent research indicates significant differences in cardiovascular risk factors and mortality rates among Asian Indian, Chinese, and Filipino American populations in the United States. A study published online on July 29, 2025, in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed data from the CDC WONDER database spanning 2018 to 2023, revealing that Filipino Americans experience the highest mortality rates related to cardiovascular diseases across most conditions.
The study, led by Dr. Rahul Aggarwal from Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center in Boston, aimed to understand how cardiovascular risks vary among these groups to improve targeted prevention strategies. Key findings showed that Filipino Americans had the highest age-standardized mortality rates (ASMRs)—175.6 for women and 248.3 for men per 100,000 population. In comparison, Asian Indian Americans and Chinese Americans exhibited lower but notable rates, with variations between genders.
Specifically, Filipino American women demonstrated the highest ASMRs related to stroke, hypertension, and diabetes. Among men, overall rates were higher than women, with similar patterns across the different subgroups. Asian Indian Americans had elevated ASMRs for heart disease and diabetes compared to Chinese Americans but lower for stroke and hypertension. Interestingly, men across all subgroups showed higher mortality rates than women, though the differences among subgroups were consistent for both genders.
The authors highlight that tailoring screening, diagnosis, and prevention efforts to the distinct risk profiles of each subgroup could significantly reduce their cardiovascular disease burden. The findings suggest a need for culturally and genetically informed healthcare approaches to effectively address these disparities.
This study underscores the importance of recognizing differences within broad ethnic categories to improve health outcomes and optimize clinical intervention strategies.
Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-cardiovascular-disease-mortality-varies-asian.html
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