Why the study?
Little is known about the relationship between subjective social status and cardiovascular health, particularly among diverse Hispanic/Latino adults where immigration complicates the measurement of social status.
Is subjective social status associated with cardiovascular health in Hispanic/Latino adults?
Population
15 374 Hispanic/Latino adults aged 18 to 74 years
Comparison
Subjective social status levels assessed by the McArthur Scale
Design
Cross-sectional analysis
Authors
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Higher SSS was associated with modestly better CVH independent of objective status; leaves open whether it informs risk stratification or warrants prospective study.
Is subjective social status associated with cardiovascular health in Hispanic/Latino adults?
Higher subjective social status is associated with better cardiovascular health profiles among Hispanic/Latino adults, independent of objective social status.
Piedra et al. (2021) studied this question.