South Asian women at increased risk of premature menopause, compared to other ethnicities: Study
A new study published in The Lancet indicates that South Asian women face a significantly higher risk of premature menopause compared to other ethnicities. Researchers suggest this early onset is a consistent marker for increased cardiovascular disease risk, such as heart attacks and strokes.
Why it matters
The findings provide critical health insights for medical professionals to better manage cardiovascular risk factors in specific demographic groups.
Women in low and middle-income countries are at a higher risk of premature menopause, and south Asian women are at an increased risk, compared with other ethnicities, heightening chances of cardiovascular events, according to an analysis of data from 26 countries published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Women s Health journal.
The report is a straightforward summary of medical research findings without political or social bias.
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