Cross-sectional analysis of racial differences in hydration and neighborhood deprivation in young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inadequate hydration is associated with cardiovascular and kidney disease morbidity and all-cause mortality. Compared with White individuals, Black individuals exhibit a higher prevalence of inadequate hydration, which may contribute to racial health disparities. However, the underlying reasons for these differences in hydration remain unclear.

Objective

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate whether neighborhood deprivation contributes to racial differences in hydration status.

Methods

We assessed 24 Black and 30 White college students, measuring 24-hour urine osmolality, urine flow rate, urine specific gravity, and plasma copeptin concentration. Participants recorded their food and fluid intake for 3 d to assess total water intake from food and b

SUBMITTER: Robinson AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10579046 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature