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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular epidemiology
  • Nutritional science
  • Public health

Background:

  • Omega-3 fatty acids from fish consumption are linked to improved cardiovascular health markers and reduced stroke risk.
  • Limited data exist on how fish consumption patterns differ across racial and geographic groups.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate racial and geographic variations in nonfried and fried fish consumption among US adults.
  • To identify factors associated with inadequate nonfried fish intake and high fried fish intake.
  • To explore the potential role of differential fish consumption in stroke disparities.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study, a national cohort of 30,239 participants aged ≥45 years.
  • Dietary intake assessed using the Block98 Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) from 21,675 participants after exclusions.
  • Adequate nonfried fish intake defined as ≥2 servings/week per American Heart Association guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Only 23% of participants met the recommended intake of nonfried fish (≥2 servings/week).
  • Inadequate nonfried fish intake was associated with living in the Stroke Belt and Stroke Buckle regions.
  • African Americans and individuals in the Stroke Belt/Buckle consumed significantly more fried fish.

Conclusions:

  • Consumption patterns of nonfried and fried fish differ significantly by race and geography in the US.
  • These dietary disparities in fish intake may contribute to observed racial and geographic differences in stroke incidence.
  • Further research and targeted interventions are needed to address these nutritional factors influencing stroke risk.