March 18, 1997Circulation
Greater Incidence of Hospitalized Myocardial Infarction Among Mexican Americans Than Non-Hispanic Whites
Key result
Mexican American ethnicity was associated with a greater incidence of hospitalized myocardial infarction compared to non-Hispanic whites (incidence ratio 1.52 for women, 1.25 for men).
Why the study?
Is the incidence of hospitalized myocardial infarction greater among Mexican Americans compared to non-Hispanic whites?
Population
Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites in the Corpus Christi Heart Project
Comparison
Mexican American ethnicity (exposure) vs Non-Hispanic white ethnicity
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 years
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports ethnicity-informed risk stratification; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Study Design
Type
Observational
Structured PICO
Is the incidence of hospitalized myocardial infarction greater among Mexican Americans compared to non-Hispanic whites?
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Population
Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites in the Corpus Christi Heart Project
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Intervention
Mexican American ethnicity (exposure)
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Comparator
Non-Hispanic white ethnicity
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Outcome
Hospitalization rates for myocardial infarction attacks and incident eventshard clinical
Main Result
Effect estimate: Incidence ratio 1.52 (women), 1.25 (men) (95% CI 1.28-1.80 (women), 1.10-1.42 (men))
Mexican Americans have a significantly higher incidence of hospitalized myocardial infarction compared to non-Hispanic whites, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Cite This Study
Goff et al. (1997) conducted an observational in Hospitalized myocardial infarction. Mexican American ethnicity vs. Non-Hispanic white ethnicity was evaluated on Hospitalized myocardial infarction incidence (Incidence ratio 1.52 (women), 1.25 (men), 95% CI 1.28-1.80 (women), 1.10-1.42 (men)). Mexican American ethnicity was associated with a greater incidence of hospitalized myocardial infarction compared to non-Hispanic whites (incidence ratio 1.52 for women, 1.25 for men).