scholarly journals Acculturation factors and the proportion of older Mexican Americans with inadequate folate intakes: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2003–2006

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Carter Hamner ◽  
Mary E Cogswell ◽  
Mary Ann Johnson
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Acculturation Factors

scholarly journals Disparities in Hepatitis B Vaccine Coverage by Race/Ethnicity: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015–2016

Diseases ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Azad R. Bhuiyan ◽  
Nusrat Kabir ◽  
Amal K. Mitra ◽  
Oluwabunmi Ogungbe ◽  
Marinelle Payton
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
National Health ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Hbv Vaccine ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Race Ethnicity

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the most common form of viral hepatitis and remains a global public health problem, even though the HBV vaccine is available. HBV leads to chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. This study aimed to identify disparities in HBV vaccine coverage with the serological test by race/ethnicity, adjusting for gender and age. In this study, 5735 adult participants were included, obtaining data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2015–2016. Proc survey frequency, bivariate- and multivariate logistic regression in the weighted sample were performed due to the complex survey design of NHANES. Data were analyzed using SAS, version 9.2.4. The overall prevalence of HBV vaccine coverage was only 23.3% (95% CI: 20.7%, 25.9%). In a multivariate logistic regression model, data showed that Mexican Americans (OR 0.57, 95% CI: 0.38, 0.86) and African Americans (OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.56, 0.84) had lower vaccine coverage compared to Whites. Females had (OR 1.55, 95% CI: 1.30, 1.85) higher vaccine coverage compared to men. Older age groups (30–49 years) (OR 0.41, 95% CI: 0.32, 0.52) and age group ≥ 50 years (OR 0.18, 95% CI 0.14, 0.23) had lower vaccine coverage compared to younger adults aged 18–29 years.

scholarly journals Diet quality and its relationship with central obesity among Mexican Americans: findings from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2012

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1193-1202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilin Yoshida ◽  
Richard Scribner ◽  
Liwei Chen ◽  
Stephanie Broyles ◽  
Stephen Phillippi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Total Proteins ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Health And Nutrition

AbstractObjectiveUsing the Healthy Eating Index-2010 (HEI-2010), the present study aimed to examine diet quality and the impact of overall diet quality and its components on central obesity among Mexican-American men and women.DesignCross-sectional data from NHANES 1999–2012 were used. The HEI-2010 data, including twelve components for a total score of 100, were collected with a 24 h recall interview. Central obesity was defined as a waist circumference of ≥88 cm for women and ≥102 cm for men. Weighted logistic regressions were performed to assess associations between HEI-2010 scores and central obesity.SettingNational Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2012.SubjectsA total of 6847 Mexican Americans aged ≥20 years with reliable dietary recall status and non-pregnancy status.ResultsHigher HEI-2010 total score was associated with lower odds of central obesity in Mexican-American men (OR; 95 % CI=0·98; 0·98, 1·00). Among all Mexican Americans, one-unit higher score of total fruit and sodium (i.e. lower level of intake) was associated with 4 % (0·96; 0·93, 0·99) and 2 % (0·98; 0·96, 0·99) lower odds of central obesity, respectively. However, a higher total proteins score was associated with higher odds of central obesity (1·08; 1·00, 1·16). In gender-specific analyses, a higher whole fruit or sodium score was inversely associated with central obesity in men but not in women.ConclusionsHEI-2010 scores of total fruit and sodium were inversely associated with central obesity among all Mexican Americans. However, total proteins score and central obesity was positively associated. In Mexican-American men, HEI-2010 total and whole fruit scores were inversely associated with central obesity.

scholarly journals Perceived and objective diet quality in US adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 2641-2649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany M Powell-Wiley ◽  
Paige E Miller ◽  
Priscilla Agyemang ◽  
Tanya Agurs-Collins ◽  
Jill Reedy
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Total Fat

AbstractObjectiveThe Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) dietary pattern has been shown to reduce cardiometabolic risk. Little is understood about the relationship between objective diet quality and perceived diet quality (PDQ), a potential psychosocial barrier to appropriate dietary intake. We compared PDQ and diet quality measured by a nutrient-based DASH index score in the USA.DesignCross-sectional study. Participants in the 2005–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) rated diet quality on a 5-point Likert scale and PDQ scores were generated (low, medium, high). A single 24 h dietary recall was used to estimate DASH index scores (range 0–9 points) by assigning 0, 0·5 or 1 point (optimal) for nine target nutrients: total fat, saturated fat, protein, cholesterol, fibre, Ca, Mg, K and Na.SettingNationally representative sample of the US population.SubjectsAdults aged ≥19 years in 2005–2006 NHANES (n 4419).ResultsParticipants with high PDQ (33 %) had higher DASH index scores (mean 3·0 (sd 0·07)) than those with low PDQ (mean 2·5 (sd 0·06), P < 0·001), but average scores did not align with targets for intermediate or optimal DASH accordance. Adults with high PDQ reported higher total fat, saturated fat and Na intakes compared with optimal DASH nutrient goals. Differences between those with high v. low PDQ were similar for Whites and Blacks, but there was no difference between PDQ groups for Mexican Americans.ConclusionsAmong Whites and Blacks, but not Mexican Americans, high PDQ may be associated with higher diet quality, but not necessarily a diet meeting DASH nutrient goals. This disconnect between PDQ and actual diet quality may serve as a target in obesity prevention.

Abstract 1090: Goal Attainment for LDL-C, HDL-C, Triglycerides, and All Lipids in U.S. Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003–2004

Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heli Ghandehari ◽  
Sachin Kamal-Bahl ◽  
Nathan D Wong
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
National Health ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Lipid Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Background: Recent U.S. population data are lacking regarding the achievement of recommended lipid levels according to demographic factors and comorbidities. We evaluated the extent of LDL-C, HDL-C, triglyceride, and overall lipid goal attainment in U.S. adults. Design, Setting, and Participants: Data analysis from adults aged ≥20 who had fasted for ≥8 hours (n=2987 representing 132.7 million) in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003–2004, a representative cross-sectional survey of the non-institutionalized civilian U.S. population. Main Outcome Measures: The proportion of adults at recommended levels for LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides, and all lipids were examined by gender, age, ethnicity and the presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes (DM) or metabolic syndrome (MetS). Goals were <100 mg/dl for LDL-C for DM, CVD, or 2+ risk factors and >20% 10-year risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), <130 mg/dl if 2+ risk factors and ≤20% 10-year risk for CHD, or <160 mg/dl if <2 risk factors; ≥40 mg/dl (male) or ≥50 mg/dl (female) for HDL-C; and <150 mg/dl for triglycerides. Results: The proportion at goal for LDL-C was 74.5%, HDL-C 73.2%, triglycerides 73.6%, and 47.5% for all lipids. Control of LDL-C and triglycerides was greater in females, and HDL-C greater in males. Mexican-Americans and persons with CVD, DM, or MetS were least likely to be at recommended levels (see Table ). Table . Proportion (%) of US adults 2003–2004 at recommended levels for LDL-C, HDL-C, triglycerides, and all lipids Conclusions: While three-fourths of U.S. adults are at recommended levels for LDL-C, HDL-C and triglycerides individually, less than half are at goal for all lipids. For persons with DM or CVD, only a third are at goal for LDL-C and only a sixth are at goal for all lipids. Improved treatment efforts to optimize goal attainment of all lipids are required.

scholarly journals National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)-Thyroperoxidase Antibody Relationships Demonstrate That TSH Upper Reference Limits May Be Skewed by Occult Thyroid Dysfunction

2007 ◽  
Vol 92 (11) ◽  
pp. 4236-4240 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Spencer ◽  
J. G. Hollowell ◽  
M. Kazarosyan ◽  
L. E. Braverman
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Thyroid Dysfunction ◽  
Reference Range ◽  
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ◽  
Thyroid Peroxidase ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Age Cohorts ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Reference Limits

Abstract Context: The setting of the TSH upper reference limit impacts the diagnosis of mild hypothyroidism and is currently controversial. Objective: Our objective was to evaluate factors influencing the TSH reference range. Design: Nonpregnant subjects aged 12 yr and older from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III were used to study the relationships between TSH, thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb), and thyroglobulin antibodies in different ethnic groups. Results: TPOAb prevalence was lowest (&lt;3%) when TSH was between 0.1 and 1.5 mIU/liter in women and between 0.1 and 2.0 mIU/liter in men and progressively increased to above 50% when TSH exceeded 20 mIU/liter. TSH reference range parameters (2.5th, 50th, and 97.5th percentiles) were analyzed according to thyroid antibody status, race/ethnicity, and age for the 14,202 subjects made up of non-Hispanic Blacks (B), non-Hispanic whites (W), and Mexican-Americans (M) who did not report thyroid disease or taking thyroid-altering medications and whose total T4 was within the reference range. For each age group of each ethnicity, the inclusion of antibody-positive subjects increased TSH medians and upper limits (97.5th percentiles). The TSH upper limit was lower for the entire B cohort vs. W or M. However, this difference was lost when age cohorts with a similar prevalence of TPOAb (B age 40–49 yr vs. W and M age 20–29 yr) were compared. Conclusions: Ethnic differences in TSH were not present when populations with the same relative frequency of thyroid antibodies were compared. TSH upper reference limits may be skewed by TPOAb-negative individuals with occult autoimmune thyroid dysfunction.

scholarly journals Association of Urinary Phthalate Metabolites With Erectile Dysfunction in Racial and Ethnic Groups in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2004

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 576-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Lopez ◽  
Shailesh Advani ◽  
Konstantinos K. Tsilidis ◽  
Run Wang ◽  
Jacques Baillargeon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
National Health ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Endocrine Disrupting Compounds ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Phthalate Metabolites ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting compounds detectable in more than 75% of the U.S. population with differential distributions across racial and ethnic groups, and they have been linked with reduced levels of serum testosterone. This study aims to investigate the associations of phthalate metabolites with erectile dysfunction (ED) and to determine whether these associations vary by race/ethnicity among men in the United States. Analyzed data for 12 phthalate metabolites from 3,746 men (≥20 years old), who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2004 cross-sectional study, were included. Metabolites included MBP, MCHP, MEP, MEHP, MiNP, MBzP, MMP, MCPP, MEHHP, MEOHP, MiBP, and MECPP. Racial/ethnic groups included non-Hispanic Blacks ( n = 770), non-Hispanic Whites ( n = 2,147), and Mexican Americans ( n = 829). ED was assessed by a single question during a self-paced, computer-assisted self-interview. In racial/ethnic stratified analyses, there were higher MBP and MBzP concentrations that had a strong-dose response association with lower prevalence odds of ED among Mexican Americans, ptrend < .01, and ptrend = .03, respectively. Similarly, a significant inverse association between MEHHP and likelihood of ED among non-Hispanic Black men ( ptrend < .04) was observed. Furthermore, significant inverse associations between higher concentrations of phthalates and ED were identified only in minority populations. Further investigations, particularly prospective studies, are warranted to determine the role of phthalates on the biological mechanism(s) associated with ED. A focus may be placed on testosterone levels which are suggested to be affected by phthalates, and also low levels of testosterone are suggested to increase the risk of ED.

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