Racial and Ethnic Differences in Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Author Information
Author(s): Dhingra Radha, Xu Hanzhang, Lynch Scott, Yang Qing, Green Michael, West Jessica, Dupre Matthew
Primary Institution: Duke University
Hypothesis
How do racial/ethnic disparities affect the trajectories of cardiovascular risk factors in US adults across age?
Conclusion
The study found that non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic adults are more likely to have elevated cardiovascular risks compared to non-Hispanic White adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified eight distinct trajectories of age-related changes in cardiovascular risk factors.
- 37% of adults had optimal cardiovascular levels.
- Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic adults showed significantly elevated risks related to blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different races experience heart health changes as they get older, finding that some groups are at higher risk for heart problems.
Methodology
The study used longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study and applied group-based multi-trajectory models and multinomial logistic regression models.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 62 years; 41% male; 66% non-Hispanic White, 17% non-Hispanic Black, 13% Hispanic, and 3% other race/ethnicity.
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