Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hyperhomocysteinemia, and Diabetes as Metabolic Determinants of Cardiovascular Risk in Mexican Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitamin B12 deficiency, hyperhomocysteinemia, and diabetes are emerging determinants of cardiovascular risk, particularly among women. Early detection and treatment represent an important public health opportunity to reduce the burden of disease and promote health equity.

Objective

We aimed to quantify the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency, hyperhomocysteinemia, and diabetes, and to evaluate the potential impact of detecting and addressing these conditions on reducing CVD risk in adult Mexican women.

Methods

We analyzed data from 1197 women aged 20-49 years from Mexico's 2022-2023 National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT). Serum vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine were quantified, and 10-year CVD risk was estimated using Framingham and Globorisk m

SUBMITTER: Ramirez-Villalobos MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12655247 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature