The impact of neighborhood-level racism on heart health in African American youth.
Neighborhood-level Structural Racism and Cardiovascular Health Among African American Youth and Young Adults
This study is looking at how things like neighborhood conditions and social factors related to racism can impact heart health in young African Americans, and it invites participants to share their experiences to help find ways to improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912821 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how structural racism in neighborhoods affects cardiovascular health among African American youth and young adults. It focuses on understanding the broader social and environmental factors, rather than just individual experiences of discrimination, that contribute to increased risks of heart disease. By examining these influences, the study aims to identify pathways that lead to health disparities and inform future prevention strategies. Participants may be asked to share their experiences and health data to help uncover these relationships.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American youth and young adults who may be experiencing the effects of structural racism in their neighborhoods.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those who do not reside in areas impacted by structural racism may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve cardiovascular health outcomes for African American youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that structural racism is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular events, suggesting that this research could build on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- Northwestern University — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Michelle a. — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Chen, Michelle a.
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.