Marital Status and Vascular Events in a Diverse Northern Manhattan Cohort
Author Information
Author(s): Gao Courtney, Roberts Jackson, Rundek Tatjana, Elkind Mitchell, Gardener Hannah, Gutierrez Jose
Primary Institution: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Hypothesis
Does marital status affect vascular outcomes in predominantly Hispanic populations?
Conclusion
Unmarried participants had a higher risk of vascular events and all-cause death in a predominantly Hispanic cohort.
Supporting Evidence
- 32% of participants were married, while 68% were unmarried.
- During a mean follow-up of 15 years, 14% had a stroke and 8% had a myocardial infarction.
- Unmarried participants had a higher risk of any vascular event compared to married participants.
Takeaway
Being married can help keep you healthier, especially for older people in this study. If you're not married, you might have a higher chance of getting sick or dying.
Methodology
Participants aged 40 and older were assessed for marital status and related to vascular events using adjusted hazard models.
Limitations
The study may not generalize to non-Hispanic populations.
Participant Demographics
53% Hispanic, mean age 69 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 1.04-1.39 for vascular events; 95% CI, 1.02-1.28 for all-cause death.
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