Nutrition and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiometabolic Disease

Cardiometabolic diseases, including a group of conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, account for a large share of morbidity and mortality. Striking disparities in disease prevalence and outcomes exist across different ethnic groups. For examples, South Asian populations (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi) have a 2-4 times higher risk of coronary heart disease, and 3 to 5 times greater prevalence of T2D than White Europeans, with diabetes occurring at a younger age and lower body mass index (BMI). This health outcome disparity is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors. Nutrition is a fundamental modifiable determinant of cardiometabolic health, affecting key biological pathways such as lipid metabolism, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and micronutrient status. However, despite growing recognition of ethnic differences in dietary patterns and metabolic responses, there remains a significant gap in understanding how nutrition contributes to and can mitigate these health inequalities. This Research Topic aims to bridge the knowledge gap by integrating interdisciplinary evidence, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional determinants underlying ethnic health inequities. Ultimately, the Research Topic seeks to promote more effective, equitable, and culturally sensitive nutrition strategies for the prevention and management of cardiometabolic diseases across diverse populations. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, and secondary data analysis addressing (but not limited to):• Dietary patterns and culturally tailored interventions• Nutrition related biomarkers including lipid metabolism, insulin resistance, and hormonal regulation, inflammation and other cardiometabolic biomarkers across different ethnicities• Ethnic differences in metabolic responses to diet• Public health nutrition approaches to reducing ethnic disparitiesThis Research Topic accepts a wide range of research methodologies, including randomized controlled trials, observational studies, systematic reviews with or without meta-analyses, and secondary data analyses. Submissions that include direct comparisons between different ethnic groups are especially encouraged. Topic editors: Honglin Dong, Yifei Feng, Clifford Silver Tarimo Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/81360/nutrition-and-ethnic-disparities-in-cardiometabolic-disease