Understanding how neighborhood environments affect heart and metabolic health in African Americans
Cardiometabolic Risk Development and Management in Changing Neighborhoods: the Jackson Heart Study
This study looks at how the neighborhoods where African Americans live affect their heart and diabetes health, using information from over 5,300 people over 20 years to find out what local factors might help or hurt their health, so we can create better support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of neighborhood environments on cardiometabolic health among African Americans, focusing on factors like hypertension and diabetes control. By analyzing data from the Jackson Heart Study, which includes over 5,300 participants, the project aims to explore how physical, social, and healthcare environments influence the development and management of cardiometabolic risk factors over a 20-year period. The study seeks to identify critical neighborhood characteristics that contribute to health disparities and inform targeted interventions to improve health outcomes in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals aged 21 and older who are at risk for or managing conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those who do not reside in the neighborhoods being studied may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing and reducing cardiometabolic risks in African American communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding health disparities through neighborhood context, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barber, Sharrelle M — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Barber, Sharrelle M
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.