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  • Title: [Cardiovascular risk factors for Surinamese in the Netherlands: a literature review].
    Author: Bindraban NR, Stronks K, Klazinga NS.
    Journal: Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd; 2003 Aug 16; 147(33):1591-4. PubMed ID: 12951729.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To obtain an overview of the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in Surinamese (Hindustani and Creoles) individuals in the Netherlands and the implications of this for secondary prevention. DESIGN: Literature study. METHOD: A Medline literature search was carried out for the period 1985-2001 with the keywords 'cardiovascular risk factor' or 'cardiovascular risk factors', and 'Surinamese'. In addition to this, so-called grey literature was searched and the reference lists of articles found were also checked. A total of 7 studies were selected. RESULTS: Smoking is less frequent among Surinamese individuals in the Netherlands compared to the indigenous population, especially in women. The prevalence of both hypertension and diabetes is higher among the Surinamese. Data on dyslipidaemia are almost absent; it is only known that hypercholesterolaemia is less prevalent among the Surinamese. Ethnicity is not included in the risk cards used in the secondary treatment of cardiovascular diseases. CONCLUSION: The lack of research with respect to the cardiovascular risk profile of Surinamese (Hindustani and Creoles) in the Netherlands indicates an unfavourable profile compared to the indigenous Dutch population. This difference justifies further research into the differentiation of prevention and treatment according to ethnic origin.
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