Key result
Arab ethnicity was associated with higher odds of persistent smoking (OR 2.05; 95% CI 1.00-4.20) and physical inactivity (OR 3.68; 95% CI 1.93-7.02) 6 months after ACS compared to Jewish ethnicity.
Why the study?
Is Arab ethnicity associated with higher rates of persistent smoking and physical inactivity 6 months after ACS compared to Jewish ethnicity?
Population
420 patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in central Israel
Comparison
Arab ethnicity vs Jewish ethnicity
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Underscores need for equitable cardiac rehab access post-ACS; leaves open causal pathways and targeted interventions for Arab patients.
Cohort (n=420)
Is Arab ethnicity associated with higher rates of persistent smoking and physical inactivity 6 months after ACS compared to Jewish ethnicity?
Odds Ratio: 2.05 (95% CI 1–4.2)
p-value: p=0.049
Arab patients in Israel have higher rates of persistent smoking and physical inactivity 6 months post-ACS compared to Jewish patients, largely due to lower participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Reges et al. (2014) conducted a cohort in Acute coronary syndrome (n=420). Arab ethnicity vs. Jewish ethnicity was evaluated on Persistent smoking at 6 months among patients who were smokers at admission (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.00-4.20, p=0.049). Arab ethnicity was associated with higher odds of persistent smoking (OR 2.05; 95% CI 1.00-4.20) and physical inactivity (OR 3.68; 95% CI 1.93-7.02) 6 months after ACS compared to Jewish ethnicity.
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