Differences across four major US urban areas in metabolic syndrome in the Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latino Youth (SOL Youth)
Authors' conclusion
We found differences across US urban areas in metabolic syndrome in Hispanic/Latino youth. Although behavioural and environmental characteristics partially explained these differences, future research is needed to understand persistent differences.
Study context
- Population
- Hispanic/Latino youth aged 8–16 years in four US urban areas, Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latinos
- Participants
- 1,466 participants
- Exposure
- Urban areas vs the four urban areas overall
- Outcome
- Metabolic syndrome (IDF criteria)
Methodological detailsSurvey regression models; physical activity by accelerometry; diet and environment by questionnaire
- Survey regression models; physical activity by accelerometry; diet and environment by questionnaire
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Metabolic syndrome
Each group vs four urban areasOdds ratio (95% CI)
Chicagohigher odds
2.39(1.29–4.42)
Miamilower odds
0.32(0.12–0.85)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
- Differences across urban areas in socio-demographic, behavioural and perceived environmental characteristics
Original publication
Differences across four major US urban areas in metabolic syndrome in the Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latino Youth (SOL Youth). Pediatr Obes. Published 19 May 2025. doi:10.
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