South Asians face health crisis linked to colonial-era famines

Dr. Mubin Syed, a physician, had a heart attack at 52 despite being healthy.

He found that South Asians have higher rates of heart disease and diabetes.

He thinks this is because of famines during British rule.

These famines were very bad and lasted a long time.

They changed how South Asians' bodies work.

Now, these changes make it easier to get sick.

Dr. Syed says understanding this history can help people take better care of their health.

He also says other places that were colonized have similar problems.

To stay healthy, South Asians should eat well, exercise, and get regular check-ups.