Cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity all arise from an interplay of an individual’s genetic make-up with their behaviour and environment. The growing trend of urbanisation, changing diet and reducing physical activity, coupled with increasing life expectancy means that the impact of cardiovascular disease and diabetes is a growing concern, especially in parts of the world where health resources are scarce.
Diabetes and Obesity Research
Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and premature death. Between 35–40% of people in Europe will develop diabetes over their lifetime. Although NCDs are often thought of as diseases of affluence, they are more common in LMICs than in high income countries.
Cardiovascular Disease Research
The burden of coronary heart disease (CHD) is increasing at a greater rate in South Asia than in any other region globally. Despite unmet public health needs, these populations remain largely understudied in relation to cardiovascular diseases (CVD)