Ethnic differences in blood lipids and dietary intake between UK children of black African, black Caribbean, South Asian, and white European origin: the Child Heart and Health Study in England (CHASE).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ischemic heart disease (IHD) rates are lower in UK black Africans and black Caribbeans and higher in South Asians when compared with white Europeans. Ethnic differences in lipid concentrations may play a part in these differences.

Objective

The objective was to investigate blood lipid and dietary patterns in UK children from different ethnic groups.

Design

This was a cross-sectional study in 2026 UK children (including 285 black Africans, 188 black Caribbeans, 534 South Asians, and 512 white Europeans) attending primary schools in London, Birmingham, and Leicester. We measured fasting blood lipid concentrations and collected 24-h dietary recalls.

Results

In comparison with white Europeans, black African children had lower total cholesterol (-0.14 mmo

SUBMITTER: Donin AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7612313 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature