Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Hispanics/Latinos of Diverse Background: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
Key result
The age-standardized prevalence of metabolic syndrome among diverse Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S. was 35.0%, with rates varying significantly by specific background, age, and sex.
Population
16,319 adults aged 18-74 years who self-identified as Cuban, Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central…
Design
Cross-sectional
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Implication
May prompt subgroup-specific screening; leaves open tailored interventions by background, age, and sex.
Study Design
Type
Cross-Sectional (n=16,319)
Multicenter
Yes
Structured PICO
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Population
16,319 Hispanic/Latino adults aged 18-74 years from diverse backgrounds living in four U.S. communities, assessed for the prevalence of metabolic syndrome.
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Outcome
Age-standardized prevalence of the metabolic syndrome per the harmonized American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute definition and its component abnormalities
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is high among Hispanic/Latino adults in the US, but varies significantly by specific background, age, and sex.
Limitations
- Low response rate at the level of the sampled households (33.5%)
Cite This Study
Heiss et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Metabolic syndrome (n=16,319). Hispanic/Latino background was evaluated on Age-standardized prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (95% CI 34.0-36.1). The age-standardized prevalence of metabolic syndrome among diverse Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S. was 35.0%, with rates varying significantly by specific background, age, and sex.