 This study found that Mauritians of different ethnicities had differing body mass index, BMI, levels and cardiovascular function. The results showed that Creole males and females had higher BMI's than other ethnicities, while Chinese males and females had higher systolic blood pressures than others. The researchers concluded that further studies should be conducted to determine the underlying causes of these differences in order to prevent future health problems. This article was authored by Jennifer L. Miles-Chan, Norge Nyonis, Shosei Jogana, and others.