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Prevalence of Low Cardiovascular Risk Profile Among Diverse Hispanic/Latino Adults in the United States by Age, Sex, and Level of Acculturation: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.

TitlePrevalence of Low Cardiovascular Risk Profile Among Diverse Hispanic/Latino Adults in the United States by Age, Sex, and Level of Acculturation: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
Publication TypePublication
Year2016
AuthorsDaviglus ML, Pirzada A, Durazo-Arvizu R, Chen J, Allison M, Avilés-Santa L, Cai J, González HM, Kaplan RC, Schneiderman N, Sorlie PD, Talavera GA, Wassertheil-Smoller S, Stamler J
JournalJ Am Heart Assoc
Volume5
Issue8
Date Published2016 Aug 20
ISSN2047-9980
KeywordsAcculturation, Adolescent, Adult, Age Distribution, Aged, Anticholesteremic Agents, Body mass index, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Hispanic or Latino, Humans, Hypercholesterolemia, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Prospective Studies, Risk Factors, Sex Distribution, Smoking, United States, Young Adult
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Favorable levels of all readily measurable major cardiovascular disease risk factors (ie, low risk [LR]) are associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Data are not available on LR prevalence among Hispanic/Latino adults of diverse ethnic backgrounds. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of a low cardiovascular disease risk profile among Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States and to examine cross-sectional associations of LR with measures of acculturation.METHODS AND RESULTS: The multicenter, prospective, population-based Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos examined 16 415 men and women aged 18 to 74 years at baseline (2008-2011) with diverse Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Analyses involved 14 757 adults (mean age 41.3 years; 60.6% women). LR was defined using national guidelines for favorable levels of serum cholesterol, blood pressure, and body mass index and by not having diabetes mellitus and not currently smoking. Age-adjusted LR prevalence was low (8.4% overall; 5.1% for men, 11.2% for women) and varied by background (4.2% in men of Mexican heritage versus 15.0% in women of Cuban heritage). Lower acculturation (assessed using proxy measures) was significantly associated with higher odds of a LR profile among women only: Age-adjusted odds ratios of having LR were 1.64 (95% CI 1.24-2.17) for foreign-born versus US-born women and 1.96 (95% CI 1.49-2.58) for women residing in the United States <10 versus ≥10 years.CONCLUSIONS: Among diverse US Hispanic/Latino adults, the prevalence of a LR profile is low. Lower acculturation is associated with higher odds of a LR profile among women but not men. Comprehensive public health strategies are needed to improve the cardiovascular health of US Hispanic/Latino adults.

DOI10.1161/JAHA.116.003929
Alternate JournalJ Am Heart Assoc
PubMed ID27543802
PubMed Central IDPMC5015308
Grant ListP30 DK020541 / DK / NIDDK NIH HHS / United States
MS#: 
0004B
Manuscript Lead/Corresponding Author Affiliation: 
Field Center: Chicago (University of Illinois at Chicago)
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