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Why It Matters

Cultural sensitivity isn’t just good practice—it’s essential for improving health outcomes in the UK. South Asian communities (including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan heritage) make up over 6% of the UK population, yet consistently experience disproportionate rates of chronic conditions and poorer outcomes:

  • 2–6 times higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
  • Higher rates of cardiovascular disease, with increased mortality compared to White populations
  • Greater prevalence of chronic kidney disease, often linked to diabetes and hypertension
  • Earlier onset and more severe progression of these diseases, often developing a decade earlier than in other groups
Despite these risks, many patients in South Asian communities face barriers to care:
  • Limited access to culturally appropriate diet and lifestyle support
  • Language barriers, particularly among Bangladeshi and older Pakistani populations
  • Services that are not aligned with religious, familial or cultural practices
  • Poor engagement with digital tools that do not consider literacy or cultural norms
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