![]() We found an inverse association of stature with DM but not with HBP. Stratification for location of residence resulted in confirmation of the above-mentioned findings only in participants living in urban environments. ResultsĪfter adjusting for birth cohort, ethnicity, family history, birthweight, occupation of household's head during participant's childhood, menopausal status, and geographical region of birthplace, stature was inversely associated with DM, with the odds for DM being 9% higher in the lowest stature quintile when compared to the highest stature quintile. We used a multivariable regression model to investigate the association of stature quintiles with the self-reported outcomes of DM and HBP. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of a sample of 93 481 middle-aged Mexican female teachers, all participating in the Mexican Teachers Cohort (MTC, or ESMaestras) study. ![]() To investigate whether stature is associated with two highly prevalent cardiometabolic disorders-diabetes mellitus (DM) and high blood pressure (HBP) -in middle-aged Mexican women. ![]()
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