Effect of Relocation to the U.S. on Asthma Risk Among Hispanics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Asthma prevalence is reportedly higher among U.S.-born relative to foreign-born Hispanics/Latinos. Little is known about rates of asthma onset before and after relocation to the U.S. in Latinos. Asthma rates were examined by U.S. residence and country/territory of origin.

Methods

In 2015-2016, age at first onset of asthma symptoms was analyzed, defined retrospectively from a cross-sectional survey in 2008-2011, in relation to birthplace and U.S. residence among 15,573 U.S.-dwelling participants (aged 18-76 years) in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.

Results

Cumulative incidence of asthma through age 30 years ranged from 7.9% among Mexican background individuals to 29.4% among those of Puerto Rican background. Among those born outside t

SUBMITTER: Jerschow E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5401659 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature