The impact of neighborhood greenery on heart and metabolic health in Hispanics
Neighborhood Greenness and Cardiometabolic Health among Hispanics in the HCHS/SOL Study
This study is looking at how having parks and green spaces in your neighborhood might help improve heart and metabolic health for Hispanic communities in Miami and San Diego, by tracking the health of about 8,000 people over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10426110 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the presence of greenery in neighborhoods affects heart and metabolic health among Hispanic populations. By analyzing data from approximately 8,000 participants in Miami and San Diego, the study will explore the relationship between exposure to green spaces and indicators of metabolic syndrome, such as obesity and diabetes. Participants' residential locations will be tracked over time, using satellite imagery to assess changes in greenness and its potential health benefits. This approach aims to provide insights into how environmental factors can influence health outcomes in diverse Hispanic communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic individuals living in urban areas with varying levels of neighborhood greenness.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in urban areas or those who are not of Hispanic descent may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies that enhance community greenness, ultimately reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases among Hispanics.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that increased neighborhood greenness is associated with better health outcomes, suggesting that this study's approach is promising and builds on existing findings.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami School of Medicine — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Scott Charles — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Brown, Scott Charles
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.