Parity and Components of the Metabolic Syndrome Among US Hispanic/Latina Women: Results From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physiological adaptations occurring across successive pregnancies may increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular health outcomes in later life.

Methods and results

The association between parity and metabolic syndrome was examined among 7467 Hispanic/Latina women of diverse backgrounds, aged 18 to 74 years, who participated in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) from 2008 to 2011. Metabolic syndrome components were defined according to American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute criteria and included abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose. Logistic regression models estimated odds ratios (ORs) adjusting for sociodemo

SUBMITTER: Vladutiu CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4829116 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature