Incidence and Prognosis of Angina Pectoris in South Asians and Whites

Incidence and Prognosis of Angina Pectoris in South Asians and Whites
Journal: Journal of Public Health (September 2010)
Authors: Zaman M, Shipley M, Stafford M, et al
Purpose: Because the causes of “higher coronary mortality in South Asians compared with White populations” are unknown, researchers examined the “cumulative incidence of chest pain…and prognosis of chest pain” in the two groups.
Results: “Over seven phases of 18-year follow-up of the Whitehall-II study…chest pain was assessed using the Rose questionnaire. Coronary death/non-fatal myocardial infarction was examined comparing those with chest pain to those with no chest pain at baseline.” An analysis of the data obtained revealed that “South Asians had higher cumulative frequencies of typical angina by Phase 7…and exertional chest pain…compared with Whites.” Overall, prognosis was worse in South Asians.
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