Fiji Heart Study
A world-first genetic study of premature coronary artery disease for Peoples of Fiji.
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Improving heart health for Peoples of Fiji living in Aotearoa-NZ
Our goals
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Evidence-based advocacy to improve Heart Health for Peoples of Fiji
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Equity in health and wellbeing
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Engaging Peoples of Fiji in celebrating the resilience, strength, and cultural practices of their foremothers
About us
We are dedicated to improving Heart Health for Peoples of Fiji
Peoples of Fiji form approximately 2% of Aotearoa’s population and potentially experience 20% of all premature coronary events under 40-years of age in NZ. Due to inadequate ethnicity capture for our people groups (particularly for Fijian and Fijian Indian respondents), data for Peoples of Fiji are inadequately represented in health reporting, risk assessment calculations and academic reporting.​ We are also under-represented in research and genetic studies that have the potential to inform and improve early screening and treatment of heart conditions for our communities.
