Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(10), P. 1348 - 1355
Published: Aug. 9, 2023
Abstract
Background:
Given
the
role
of
immune
system
in
non-Hodgkin
lymphoma
(NHL)
etiology,
obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
may
impact
NHL
development.
We
examined
association
body
mass
index
(BMI)
T2D
with
multiethnic
cohort
(MEC).
Methods:
The
MEC
recruited
>215,000
participants
Hawaii
Los
Angeles
from
five
racial/ethnic
groups;
cases
were
identified
through
cancer
registry
linkages.
status,
BMI
at
age
21
entry
derived
repeated
self-reports;
for
T2D,
Medicare
claims
also
applied.
HRs
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI)
as
predictors
determined
using
Cox
regression
adjusted
relevant
covariates.
Results:
Among
192,424
participants,
3,472
(1.8%)
68,850
(36%)
after
19.2
±
6.6
years
follow-up,
no
significant
between
(HR,
1.04;
CI,
0.96–1.13)
was
observed.
Stratification
by
showed
a
among
individuals
normal
weight
only
1.18;
1.03–1.37).
In
model
both
values
plus
overweight
1.13;
1.01–1.26)
1.25;
0.99–1.59)
associated
incidence.
sex,
race/ethnicity,
subtype
indicated
differences.
Conclusions:
Our
findings
suggest
an
incidence
several
subgroups
but
not
total
population
elevated
risk
related
to
early-life
BMI.
Impact:
Excess
early
life,
rather
than
be
predictor
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 2, 2024
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
the
leading
cause
of
death
globally.
Their
prevalence
and
mortality
rates
continue
to
rise.
This
narrative
review
explores
well-known
risk
factors
for
CVDs
such
as
dyslipidemia,
hypertension,
diabetes,
obesity,
smoking,
their
among
different
racial
ethnic
groups.
In
addition,
we
expand
discussion
include
impact
socioeconomic
status
(SES)
on
cardiovascular
outcomes.
The
data
demonstrate
that
non-Hispanic
Black
Hispanic
populations
not
only
exhibit
higher
smoking
but
also
face
systemic
barriers
linked
lower
SES,
which
worsen
These
a
lack
education,
income,
unemployment,
poor
living
conditions.
Beyond
these
commonly
studied
factors,
groups
suffer
from
levels
food
housing
insecurity
adequate
insurance
coverage,
all
contribute
poorer
health.
Additionally,
there
is
mental
health
disorders,
depression
anxiety,
populations.
further
compounds
risks
adverse
outcomes
associated
with
CVDs.
It
essential
conduct
research
into
how
SES
race
influence
refine
assessment
methods.
Concentrating
aspects
would
make
it
possible
create
interventions
designed
meet
needs
diverse
communities
strategies
could
potentially
reduce
morbidity
CVD
across
Moreover,
this
advocates
integrating
comprehensive
strategies,
crucial
developing
effective
public
initiatives.
Canadian Journal of Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(6), P. 1016 - 1030
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
disproportionately
affects
ethnic-minority
groups
globally.
Ethnic-minority
face
particularly
high
CVD
burden
and
mortality,
exacerbated
by
disparities
across
modifiable
risk
factors,
wider
determinants
of
health,
limited
access
to
preventative
interventions.
This
narrative
review
summarizes
evidence
on
such
as
physical
activity,
hypertension,
diet,
smoking,
alcohol
consumption,
diabetes,
the
polypill
for
primary
prevention
in
ethnic
minorities.
Across
these
we
find
inequities
factor
prevalence.
The
underscores
that
inequalities
accessibility
interventions
treatments
impede
progress
reducing
using
people.
Although
culturally
tailored
show
promise,
further
research
is
required
different
factors.
Social
health
structural
also
exacerbate
people
warrant
greater
attention.
Additionally,
only
ethnicity-specific
data
guidelines
are
available
most
To
address
gaps
research,
provide
recommendations
include
following:
investigating
sustainability
real-world
effectiveness
sensitive
interventions;
ensuring
peoples'
perspectives
considered
research;
longitudinal
tracking
factors;
outcomes
people;
collection
reporting
ethnicity
standardized.
Journal of Applied Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
137(1), P. 194 - 222
Published: May 30, 2024
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
are
the
leading
cause
of
death
in
United
States.
However,
disparities
CVD-related
morbidity
and
mortality
exist
as
marginalized
racial
ethnic
groups
generally
at
higher
risk
for
CVDs
(Black
Americans,
Indigenous
People,
South
Southeast
Asians,
Native
Hawaiians,
Pacific
Islanders)
and/or
development
traditional
CVD
factors
(groups
above
plus
Hispanics/Latinos)
relative
to
non-Hispanic
Whites
(NHW).
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
outline
emerging
evidence
suggesting
these
experience
accelerated
arterial
dysfunction,
including
vascular
endothelial
dysfunction
large
elastic
artery
stiffening,
a
nontraditional
factor
that
may
predict
with
advancing
age.
Adverse
exposures
social
determinants
health
(SDOH),
specifically
lower
socioeconomic
status
(SES),
exacerbated
most
(except
Asians—higher
SES)
be
potential
mediator
aging.
SES
negatively
influences
ability
meet
aerobic
exercise
guidelines,
first-line
strategy
improve
function,
due
increased
barriers,
such
time
financial
constraints,
lack
motivation,
facility
access,
education,
performing
conventional
exercise.
Thus,
identifying
alternative
interventions
1)
overcome
common
barriers
2)
target
biological
mechanisms
aging
function
an
effective,
method
ameliorate
reduce
risk.
Importantly,
dedicated
efforts
needed
assess
strategies
randomized-controlled
clinical
trials
groups.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. e096122 - e096122
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Introduction
Linking
patients
living
with
chronic,
diet-related
diseases
and
food
insecurity
to
charitable
assistance,
medically
tailored
groceries
(MTGs)
resource
coaching
may
empower
better
manage
their
health
in
a
way
that
is
economically
sustainable.
This
protocol
paper
describes
the
implementation
of
study
evaluating
MTGs
pantry
setting.
Methods
analysis
A
randomised
controlled
trial
whereby
safety-net
centre
will
be
screened
for
The
Emergency
Food
Assistance
Program
(TEFAP)
eligibility.
Eligible
receive
4
months
usual
services
(control),
(intervention
1)
or
2)
from
colocated
pantry.
Measures
collected
monthly
include
adherence,
fidelity
selections
at
baseline
follow-up
nutrition
security,
diet
quality,
household
resiliency,
loneliness
overall
well-being.
Qualitative
interviews
(n=60)
conducted
preintervention
postintervention.
Analyses
multiple
regression
models
analyse
changes
as
well
between
groups
over
time.
Deductive
thematic
qualitative
data
conducted.
Ethics
dissemination
was
approved
by
UT
Southwestern
Medical
Center
Institutional
Review
Board
(STU-2023-1166)
Parkland
Health
Office
Research
Administration.
version
two,
modification
on
3
June
2024.
Findings
disseminated
through
academic
conferences,
journals
public.
Trial
registration
number
NCT06242808
.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 367 - 367
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Objectives:
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
examine
the
adherence,
changes
in
weight,
and,
waist
circumference
associated
with
daily
consumption
a
culturally
preferred
food,
namely
an
avocado,
among
Hispanic/Latina
females
Habitual
Diet
and
Avocado
Trial
(HAT).
Methods:
HAT
multisite,
randomized
controlled
trial
conducted
between
2018
2020.
Participants
Avocado-Supplemented
Group
were
provided
instructed
consume
one
avocado/day
(~2.2
servings)
for
6
months;
participants
follow
their
usual
diet
limit
intake
≤2
avocados/month.
assessed
using
three
random
24
h
dietary
recalls
administered
by
dietitians.
This
analysis
focused
on
women
who
self-identified
as
Hispanic/Latina.
Results:
Within
HAT,
158
(median
age:
42
years,
IQR:
36–54).
Across
recalls,
(n
=
80)
consumed
1.9–2.1
avocado
servings/day;
78)
0.04–0.09
servings/day
(p
<
0.001).
weight
measurements
similar
groups.
remained
adherent
6-month
period,
without
significant
change
body
or
measurements.
Conclusions:
Integrating
food
into
intervention
enhanced
adherence
amongst
Latina
adults,
no
impact
composition.
