Disaggregating Gestational Diabetes and Hypertension Among Hispanic Mothers in Florida by Nativity and Country of Birth: 2004–2022.

This article examines differences in the prevalence of gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension among Hispanic mothers in Florida by maternal nativity (US-born vs foreign-born) and country of birth, using over 1.1 million birth records from 2004 to 2022. Findings indicate that foreign-born Hispanic mothers generally have a higher prevalence of gestational diabetes but lower rates of gestational hypertension compared to US-born mothers, with notable variation across heritage groups: Mexico-born mothers showed lower risks for both conditions, while Puerto Rican- and Cuba-born mothers exhibited elevated risks for gestational diabetes. The study underscores the heterogeneity within the Hispanic population and highlights the importance of disaggregating data by nativity and heritage to identify specific maternal health disparities. These results suggest that public health policies and interventions should be tailored to address subgroup-specific risks to effectively reduce maternal health inequities in diverse Hispanic communities.