LifeCourse Socioeconomic Position and Ideal Cardiovascular Health in Hispanic/Latino Adults of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

Background The Hispanic/Latino population experiences socioeconomic disadvantages across the lifespan. Yet, little is known about the role of these disadvantages in cardiovascular health (CVH). We assessed the association of lifecourse socioeconomic position (SEP) with ideal CVH and change in Hispanic/Latino adults. Methods and Results We used longitudinal data from the HCHS/SOL (Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos). Childhood SEP was determined using parental educational attainment. Adult SEP was determined through an index combining participants' education, occupation, income, and assets at baseline. We classified participants into 4 socioeconomic mobility categories (eg, stable low or high SEP, upward or downward mobility). Using the 4 health factors of the American Heart Association “Life's Essential 8,” we built a score of ideal CVH at baseline and the 6‐year follow‐up. Linear mixed‐effects models using inverse probability weighting were fitted to assess the main associations. Higher childhood SEP was associated with higher ideal CVH at baseline (β for high school versus high school versus