OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to systematically review the evidence that coronary heart disease risk is higher in South Asians than in comparative 'white' populations, particularly seeking studies of incidence. METHODS A systematic literature review was carried out using a personal research literature collection, MEDLINE 1966-1998 and citations from references. RESULTS Of 19 studies, ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Within the United Kingdom, mortality from stroke is higher among South Asians compared to European whites. The reasons for this excess cerebrovascular risk in South Asians remain unclear. The aim of this review is to present a comprehensive and systematic overview of the available literature relating to ischemic stroke among South Asian populations identifying distinct fe...

The shape and hair direction of the eyebrows in Asian men and women are not much different. Men appear to have wider eyebrows than women. In fact, most women often pluck or shave the lower border especially at the lateral third of their eyebrows to make them narrow and appear more aesthetically pleasing. In Chinese and Japanese male culture, bushy eyebrows are believed to be a sign of strength,...

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally, particularly in Asia. According to the 2013 Diabetes Atlas, an estimated 366 million people are affected by diabetes worldwide; 36% of those affected live in the Western Pacific region, with a significant proportion in East Asia. The reasons for this marked increase in the prevalence of diabetes can be extrapolated from several distinct feature...