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Investigators think that income might be a confounder in the relationship between Hispanic ethnicity and cardiovascular disease. They conduct a case-control study, and they match cases and controls based on income. They find that Hispanics are more likely to have cardiovascular disease as compared with non-Hispanics. What is the measure of association used in such study

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The conclusion for the study was Hispanics are more likely to have cardiovascular disease as compared with non-Hispanics. The measure of association used in such study is "Odds Ratio".

What is cardiovascular disease and Hispanic ethnicity?

Cardiovascular disease a condition that affects the blood vessels or the heart.

Reason for cardiovascular disease are-

  • Smoking,
  • high blood pressure,
  • high cholesterol,
  • a poor diet,
  • inactivity, and obesity

Hispanic Ethnicity - Regardless of color, someone who is of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or another Spanish culture or background is referred to as being Hispanic or Latino.

Reason for Hispanics have cardiovascular disease as compared with non-Hispanics are-

  • This is because Hispanic people tend to have higher rates of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure, all of which can raise the risk of developing heart disease.
  • It is a combination of our present lifestyle (diet and exercise) and genetic variables.

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