The impact of water contaminants on heart health in Jackson, MS
Official title: Water Contaminants and Cardiovascular Risk: the Jackson Heart Study
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-10954409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how harmful substances in drinking water might impact heart health, especially for African Americans in Jackson, Mississippi, using health data from over 5,300 local adults to find out which contaminants could be linked to heart problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,093,506 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL175323-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954409 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults living in Jackson, MS, who may be exposed to contaminated drinking water.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the affected areas or who are not part of the African American community may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how exposure to contaminants in drinking water affects cardiovascular health, particularly in the African American population of Jackson, Mississippi. It utilizes data from the Jackson Heart Study, which has tracked the health of over 5,300 adults, to analyze the relationship between water quality and heart disease risk. By examining historical water quality records and health outcomes, the study aims to identify specific contaminants that may contribute to cardiovascular issues. The findings could inform public health policies and interventions to improve water safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health policies that reduce cardiovascular risks associated with contaminated drinking water.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that environmental factors, including water quality, can significantly impact cardiovascular health, suggesting that this research could build on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carson, April P — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Carson, April P
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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.