Atherosclerosis: Cardiovascular Disorders

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Atherosclerosis can manifest to Cardiovascular Disorders (CVD) which are common in Western and urban populations. It is important to note that CVD is becoming one of the top causes of death globally. To understand the prevalence and incidence of atherosclerosis, we must take into account factors such as demographics as well as cultural and/or ethnic influences. Certain groups or societies are more prone to atherosclerosis. For instance, atherosclerosis is more prevalent within the Aboriginal populations in Canada because of reported high rates of smoking, diabetes, obesity, hypertension observed amongst that group. Furthermore, hypertension is more frequently observed in ethnic minorities, including Hispanics and African American. Hypertension