Body mass index and mortality rate among Hispanic adults: a pooled analysis of multiple epidemiologic data sets

To evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI, kg m−2) and mortality rate among Hispanic adults. Analysis of five data sets (total N=16 798) identified after searching for publicly available, prospective cohort data sets containing relevant information for at least 500 Hispanic respondents (⩾18 years at baseline), at least 5 years of mortality follow-up, and measured height and weight. Data sets included the third National Health and...