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World J Cardiol. Mar 26, 2024; 16(3): 98-103
Published online Mar 26, 2024. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i3.98
Published online Mar 26, 2024. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i3.98
Cardiovascular diseases in European ethnic minorities: Beyond the traditional cardiovascular risk factors
Mohamed Bamoshmoosh, Department of Cardiology, University of Science and Technology, Aden 0, Yemen
Mohamed Bamoshmoosh, Department of Cardiology, Fanfani Clinical Research Institute, Florence 50100, Italy
Author contributions: Bamoshmoosh M wrote the editorial.
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Corresponding author: Mohamed Bamoshmoosh, MD, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Cardiology, University of Science and Technology, Alshaab Street, Aden 0, Yemen.
Received: November 1, 2023
Peer-review started: November 1, 2023
First decision: December 11, 2023
Revised: January 14, 2024
Accepted: February 7, 2024
Article in press: February 7, 2024
Published online: March 26, 2024
Processing time: 140 Days and 22.1 Hours
Peer-review started: November 1, 2023
First decision: December 11, 2023
Revised: January 14, 2024
Accepted: February 7, 2024
Article in press: February 7, 2024
Published online: March 26, 2024
Processing time: 140 Days and 22.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: A wealth of data highlight the existence of important differences in cardiovascular (CV) disease burden within the same country, when considering different social strata and ethnic groups. Both CV diseases and risk factors have been shown to be related to several social determinants of health. Thus, in ethnic minority individuals, a holistic, hermeneutic approach should be considered.