Allostatic load, metabolic syndrome and self-rated health in overweight/obese Non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black and Mexican American adults.

Abstract Aim This study examined the associations of high allostatic load (h_ALS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) with and self-rated poor health (SRPH) in overweight/obese non-Hispanic White (NHW), non-Hispanic Black (NHB), and Mexican American (MA) adults. Methods The 2015–16 and 2017-18 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (n = 4403) were used for this study. Results Rates of h_ALS in overweight/obese NHW, NHW, and MA participants were 56.9%, 58.8%, and 51.9%, respectively (P  Conclusions The effect of h_ALS on SRPH was much stronger in NHW, while the effect of MetS was strongest among NHB overweight/obese adults. The result of this study provides further evidence in favor of race/ethnic-tailored interventions, including education and weight control to reduced risks of bodywear and tear and SRPH.