Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Peripheral Vascular Disease, Endocrine, Diabetes |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases, Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 2007 |
| End Date: | October 2009 |
Chinese American Cardiovascular Health Assessment CHA-CHA
The Chinese population is currently the fastest growing ethnic group in New York City (NYC).
Research has shown that Chinese immigrants living in NYC have higher rates of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) than individuals in China. This study will evaluate the effect that
acculturation has on health habits and CVD risk factors in Chinese immigrants living in NYC.
Research has shown that Chinese immigrants living in NYC have higher rates of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) than individuals in China. This study will evaluate the effect that
acculturation has on health habits and CVD risk factors in Chinese immigrants living in NYC.
CVD includes diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The underlying cause of CVD is
atherosclerosis, in which fatty plaques develop on the inner walls of arteries. There are
many risk factors for CVD, including inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and
obesity. Research has shown that CVD mortality rates differ greatly between Chinese
immigrants living in NYC and individuals living in China. Because of this difference, it is
important to understand the impact of immigration and acculturation on health habits and
psychosocial factors, which may influence the development of CVD. This study will gather
information from Chinese immigrants in NYC to identify the impact of immigration and
acculturation on behavior and CVD risk factors. In addition, results from this study may
provide insight into the CVD risk patterns in other immigrant groups.
This study will enroll Chinese immigrants living in NYC. Participants will attend one study
visit and will complete questionnaires to assess their health habits (diet, physical
activity, and smoking), stress levels, and socioeconomic status. Participants will also
undergo a physical examination and blood collection.
atherosclerosis, in which fatty plaques develop on the inner walls of arteries. There are
many risk factors for CVD, including inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and
obesity. Research has shown that CVD mortality rates differ greatly between Chinese
immigrants living in NYC and individuals living in China. Because of this difference, it is
important to understand the impact of immigration and acculturation on health habits and
psychosocial factors, which may influence the development of CVD. This study will gather
information from Chinese immigrants in NYC to identify the impact of immigration and
acculturation on behavior and CVD risk factors. In addition, results from this study may
provide insight into the CVD risk patterns in other immigrant groups.
This study will enroll Chinese immigrants living in NYC. Participants will attend one study
visit and will complete questionnaires to assess their health habits (diet, physical
activity, and smoking), stress levels, and socioeconomic status. Participants will also
undergo a physical examination and blood collection.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Chinese immigrant
- Currently residing in NYC
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under 18 years of age
- Not of Chinese dissent
- Born outside mainland China
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