Key result
U.S. citizenship among immigrants was associated with significantly higher odds of cardiovascular disease compared to non-citizens (6.2% vs 1.7%; OR 3.80, 95% CI 1.91-7.56).
Why the study?
This study investigated relationships among acculturation, sociodemographic, and health characteristics of adult U.S. immigrants and cardiovascular disease.
Is acculturation (specifically U.S. citizenship) associated with increased odds of cardiovascular disease in adult U.S. immigrants?
Population
1,945 immigrant participants in the 2017 NHIS
Comparison
Acculturation factors including citizenship status, years in the U.S., and English proficiency
Design
Secondary data analysis of survey data
Authors
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Acculturation factors may associate with CVD in immigrants; hypothesis-generating, prospective studies needed before clinical application.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,945)
Is acculturation (specifically U.S. citizenship) associated with increased odds of cardiovascular disease in adult U.S. immigrants?
Odds Ratio: 3.8 (95% CI 1.91–7.56)
Absolute Event Rate: 6.2% vs 1.7%
p-value: p=<0.001
Increased acculturation, specifically acquiring U.S. citizenship, is associated with significantly higher odds of cardiovascular disease among immigrants to the United States.
Hopgood et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease (n=1,945). U.S. citizenship vs. Non-citizen immigrants was evaluated on Cardiovascular disease (OR 3.80, 95% CI 1.91-7.56, p=<0.001). U.S. citizenship among immigrants was associated with significantly higher odds of cardiovascular disease compared to non-citizens (6.2% vs 1.7%; OR 3.80, 95% CI 1.91-7.56).
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