Hypertension, overweight/obesity, and diabetes among immigrants in the United States: an analysis of the 2010–2016 National Health Interview Survey
Why the study?
What is the burden of hypertension, overweight/obesity, and diabetes among different immigrant groups in the United States?
Population
Immigrants in the United States analyzed from the 2010–2016 National Health Interview Survey
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
May warrant origin-specific risk assessment in US immigrants; leaves open whether tailored interventions reduce disparities.
Structured PICO
What is the burden of hypertension, overweight/obesity, and diabetes among different immigrant groups in the United States?
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Population
Immigrants in the United States analyzed from the 2010–2016 National Health Interview Survey
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Outcome
Burden of hypertension, overweight/obesity, and diabetes
Different immigrant groups in the US exhibit distinct cardiometabolic risk profiles, highlighting the need for targeted public health and preventive interventions.
Cite This Study
Commodore‐Mensah et al. (2018) studied this question.