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Prev Chronic Dis
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Fisher-Hoch, Susan P. ; Rentfro, Anne R. ; Gaines Wilson, J. ; Salinas, Jennifer J. ; Reininger, Belinda M. ; ... More +
Fisher-Hoch, Susan P. ; Rentfro, Anne R. ; Gaines Wilson, J. ; Salinas, Jennifer J. ; Reininger, Belinda M. ; Restrepo, Blanca I. ; McCormick, Joseph B. ; Pérez, Adriana ; Brown, H. Shelton ; Hossain, M. Monir ; Rahbar, Mohammad H. ; Hanis, Craig M Less -
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Introduction

Mexican Americans are at increased risk for obesity and diabetes. We established a cohort on the United States-Mexico border to determine the prevalence of obesity and diabetes in this Mexican American population and to see whether minor economic advantages had any effect on health.

Methods

We randomly selected and extensively documented 810 people aged 35 to 64 years. Weighted data were analyzed to establish prevalence of obesity and diabetes and other markers of poor health such as elevated glycated hemoglobin levels.

Results

Rates of obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) were 57% in the first (lower) of 4 socioeconomic strata by income and were 55.5% in the third (higher). People in the higher socioeconomic stratum were significantly less likely to have undiagnosed diabetes (2% vs 9%). Among people aged 55 to 64 years, rates of diabetes were significantly higher among those in the lower socioeconomic stratum than among those in the higher stratum. Rates of undiagnosed diabetes had similar differences. Approximately three-fourths of the respondents reported having no health insurance, and we found no difference between people in different socioeconomic strata.

Conclusion

Rates of obesity and diabetes in this border community are among the highest in the United States. Belonging to the lower socioeconomic stratum significantly increased the likelihood of having undiagnosed diabetes and, in patients too young to be eligible for Medicare, the overall risk of developing diabetes. Modest improvement in income has a beneficial effect on health in this racial/ethnic minority community.


Subject:
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Adult
Diabetes Mellitus
Female
Health Status
Humans
Income
Male
Mexican Americans
Middle Aged
Obesity
Original Research
Prevalence
Retrospective Studies
Social Class
Socioeconomic Factors

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 7(3).
Pubmed ID:
20394692
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC2879985
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
1U54RR023417-01/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States ; MD000170 P20/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States ; P20 MD000170/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States ; R01 DP000210-01/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS/United States
1U54RR023417-01/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States ; MD000170 P20/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States ; P20 MD000170/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States ; R01 DP000210-01/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS/United States Less -
Place as Subject:
Texas
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
Main Document Checksum:
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