Trends and clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors in American adolescents from 1999 to 2008

Ike S. Okosun, J. Paul Seale, John M. Boltri, Monique Davis-Smith

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Abstract

Aim: To characterize trends and clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors in 1217-year-old non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black (NHB), Mexican-American (MA), and multiracial American (MRA) adolescents. Methods: Data from the 19992000 to 20072008 U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys were used for this investigation. Clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors was determined using cardiometabolic risk factor clustering score (cMetS) computed by aggregating z scores of mean arterial blood pressure, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, waist circumference, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Results: There were significant increases in waist circumference and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and decreases in low density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and mean arterial blood pressure in the 10-year period between 19992000 and 20072008. There were gender and racial/ethnic differences in cMetS, with NHB having a more favorable cMetS for each studied time point. Overall, cMetS decreased by 93% in the 10-year period between 19992000 and 20072008. cMetS decreased by 98% and 77.3% for male and female adolescents, respectively, in the period between 19992000 and 20072008. With the exception of Mexican-American and multiracial American female adolescents, all racial/ethnic groups had improved cMetS values on comparing mean cMetS values of 19992000 with mean values of 20072008. Compared with other racial/ethnic groups, NHB male and female adolescents had the most improved cMetS. Conclusion: Because clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors is predictive of adult health status, early lifestyle intervention in adolescence may help slow down the progress and delay or prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)132-139
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Adolescent Health
Volume50
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CVD risk score
  • Clustering
  • Lipid profiles
  • Metabolic syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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