Asian men urged to 'pay attention' to their heart health

Men's Health Week partner organisation the South Asian Health Foundation is using the start of the Week to encourage Asian men to be better aware of their health risks.

Dr Kiran Patel, right, who chairs the charity's board of trustees, said: 'Asian men are no different to other men when it comes to health seeking behaviour, but their significantly higher risk of heart disease (often at an earlier age, resulting in significant impact on their families) compared to other groups means it is essential that Asian men, get up, pay attention, and start looking after their health'

• South Asian Health Foundation website