Diet, Stroke Risk, and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Hispanics
Hispanics are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, and stroke is the leading cause of death in this group. Preliminary study findings suggest that nutritional intake, particularly foods low in antioxidants, may increase the risk of stroke in Hispanics. Further, compared to non-Hispanic whites, more Hispanics report loud snoring and insufficient sleep; these problems, which could indicate undiagnosed sleep apnea, could lead to oxidative stress in Hispanics, which in turn raises the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular problems.
This study aims to evaluate differences in stroke risk between Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites, to assess nutritional habits as they might relate to stroke risk, and to compare levels of oxidative stress biomarkers in the fluids of exhaled breath. The tested people will include both Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites, half with high and half with low clinical stroke risk. Finally, the researchers will also investigate integrative and culturally-based approaches to health-related self care.
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