Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study: Objectives, Methods, and Cohort Description

Background South Asians (individuals from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) have high rates of cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) that cannot be explained by traditional risk factors. There are few prospective cohort studies investigating antecedents of CVD in South Asians. Objectives The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America ( MASALA ) study is investigating the prevalence, correlates, and outcomes...