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Objective This study examined the association between metabolic syndrome, lifestyle behaviors, and perception and knowledge of current health and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Asian Indians in the US. Method The sample comprised of 143 adult Asian Indians recruited through health fairs for survey and bioclinical measures. Results The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 32%, much higher than...