Prevention 

Prevention is the key to reducing the risk of CVD in South Asian children. Primary prevention strategies should focus on identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors early on. These interventions can include:

• Promotion of breastfeeding, which has been shown to be protective against CVD in later life.
• Screening for dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity at an early age, and implementing appropriate management strategies if needed.
• Vaccination against infectious diseases such as influenza and pneumonia, which have been associated with an increased risk of CVD in later life.

Lifestyle Modifications 

Lifestyle modifications can play an important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. These modifications can include:

• Lead by Example: Children often model their behavior after their parents, so it's important for parents to lead by example when it comes to healthy habits. This means eating a balanced diet, engaging in physical activity, and avoiding unhealthy habits like excessive alcohol consumption, and avoiding tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke.

• Make Healthy Eating Fun: Encouraging children to eat a healthy diet can be a challenge, but it's important to make it fun and engaging. Try incorporating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables into meals and involve children in the cooking process. You can also encourage children to try new foods by making it a game or competition.
• Promote Physical Activity: Physical activity is crucial for heart health, and children should be encouraged to engage in physical activity on a daily basis. This can include playing sports, taking walks, or engaging in other forms of physical activity that the child enjoys.

• Limit Screen Time: Excessive screen time has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease. To reduce the risk of heart disease in children, it's important to limit their screen time and encourage them to engage in physical activity and other forms of play instead. Reduce sedentary behavior, such as watching television or playing video games, to less than two hours per day.
• Teach Healthy Habits Early On: The earlier children learn healthy habits, the more likely they are to adopt and maintain these habits throughout their lives. Teach children about the importance of eating a balanced diet, engaging in physical activity, avoiding unhealthy habits, and encourage them to make these habits a part of their daily routine.