ArticleJournal of immigrant and minority health2021
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors Among Somali Immigrants and Refugees.
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- Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors in Ghana: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Global heart · 2024Pooled it
- The Cardiometabolic Health of African Immigrants in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of a lifestyle programme on accelerometer-measured physical activity level and sedentary time on overweight and obese women of Somali background living in Norway.BMC public health · 2025Trial
- New Checkbox, Now What? A Scoping Review to Guide Health Research among Middle Eastern and North African Communities.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Cardiovascular sex differences and associated factors among adult population in Somaliland using insights from Somaliland demography and health survey.American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice · 2026Review
- Physical activity and cardiovascular disease among African-born people living in the US: a scoping review.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Cardiovascular Disease Burden among African Migrants.Current atherosclerosis reports · 2025Review
- A Pangenomic Approach to Improve Population Genetics Analysis and Reference Bias in Underrepresented Middle Eastern and Horn of Africa Populations.Biomolecules · 2025Article
- Does cardiorespiratory fitness moderate the relationship between overweight, cardiovascular risk markers and mental health among forcibly displaced individuals living in a Greek refugee camp?Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Diabetes in Nepali-Speaking Bhutanese Americans Living in the Greater Harrisburg Area.Cureus · 2023Article
- The pattern of dyslipidemia among Somali type 2 diabetic patients: a cross-sectional study.European journal of medical research · 2022Article
- Migrating Populations and Health: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome.Current hypertension reports · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) risks are of concern among immigrants and refugees settling in affluent host countries. The prevalence of CVD and risk factors among Somali African immigrants to the U.S. has not been systematically studied.
methodsIn 2015-2016, we surveyed 1156 adult Somalis in a Midwestern metropolitan area using respondent-driven sampling to obtain anthropometric, interview, and laboratory data about CVD and associated risk factors, demographics, and social factors.
resultsThe prevalence of diabetes and low physical activity among men and women was high. Overweight, obesity, and dyslipidemia were also particularly prevalent. Levels of calculated CVD risk across the community were greater for men than women.
conclusionThough CVD risk is lower among Somalis than the general U.S. population, our results suggest significant prevalence of risk factors among Somali immigrants. Comparison with prior research suggests that CVD risks may be increasing, necessitating thoughtful intervention to prevent adverse population outcomes.
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