Understanding how social factors contribute to heart disease disparities among different racial and ethnic groups
Examining the Role of Structural Factors in Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease
This study is looking at how things like where you live and your community can affect heart health, especially for different racial and ethnic groups, to help find better ways to reduce heart disease disparities in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10910132 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how structural social determinants of health contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD). By linking data from various sources, including the Women’s Health Initiative and census data, the study aims to create a comprehensive dataset that captures the impact of these social factors on heart health over time. The approach involves innovative data fusion techniques to measure structural racism and its effects on CVD outcomes, providing a deeper understanding of the issue. This research seeks to generate prospective data that can inform future interventions and policies aimed at reducing these disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly those affected by cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted racial and ethnic groups or who do not have cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce cardiovascular disease disparities among racial and ethnic groups.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Follis, Shawna — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Follis, Shawna
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.