[Cardiovascular risk factors for Surinamese in the Netherlands: a literature review].
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an overview of the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in Surinamese (Hindustani and Creoles) individuals in the Netherlands and the implications of this for secondary prevention.


METHODS
Literature study.


METHODS
A Medline literature search was carried out for the period 1985-2001 with the keywords 'cardiovascular risk factor' or 'cardiovascular risk factors', and 'Surinamese'. In addition to this, so-called grey literature was searched and the reference lists of articles found were also checked. A total of 7 studies were selected.


RESULTS
Smoking is less frequent among Surinamese individuals in the Netherlands compared to the indigenous population, especially in women. The prevalence of both hypertension and diabetes is higher among the Surinamese. Data on dyslipidaemia are almost absent; it is only known that hypercholesterolaemia is less prevalent among the Surinamese. Ethnicity is not included in the risk cards used in the secondary treatment of cardiovascular diseases.


CONCLUSIONS
The lack of research with respect to the cardiovascular risk profile of Surinamese (Hindustani and Creoles) in the Netherlands indicates an unfavourable profile compared to the indigenous Dutch population. This difference justifies further research into the differentiation of prevention and treatment according to ethnic origin.
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Academisch Medisch Centrum/Universiteit van Amsterdam, afd. Sociale Geneeskunde, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam. n.r.bindraban@amc.uva.nl
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications / Q000208:ethnology; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000208:ethnology; D008297:Male; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000208:ethnology; D013532:Suriname / Q000208:ethnology
Cardiovasculaire risicofactoren bij Surinamers in Nederland: een literatuuroverzicht.