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BETTER HEALTH FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AUSTRALIAN SOUTH ASIANS
South Asians are at greater risk of getting heart disease
Both our genetics and lifestyle are important factors for heart disease. We know that there are differences in risk factors and age at which disease occurs depending on your ancestry. South Asians are 2 to 3 times more likely to get heart disease and are also likely to get it much earlier than people of European ancestry. This higher risk is there even after we take into account lifestyle factors, which suggests that our genetics may play an important role.
The need for more research in South Asian populations
However, our knowledge about heart disease and medical guidelines in Australia are based on data from mostly people of European ancestry. There are very few studies done on DNA and heart disease in South Asians. South Asians make up almost 25% of the world’s population, but less than 2% of genetic research participants.
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We are currently supported by government funding to conduct a small pilot study in Queensland. With your support, we hope to grow this into a national study that can impact future health for South Asians in Australia.
About HSU
The Human Studies Unit at the University of Queensland is supporting the SAGHA study. At HSU, we combine laboratory and computing expertise to generate genomic data, and provide data management solutions, to advance understanding of common complex diseases and benefit those affected by them.