Factors Associated With Coronary Heart Disease in African Americans in the Jackson Heart Study
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Peripheral Vascular Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 35 - 84 |
| Updated: | 7/30/2016 |
| Start Date: | September 2000 |
| End Date: | March 2004 |
Disparities in CHD in the Jackson Heart Study
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of deaths that are related to
cardiovascular disease in the United States, and Mississippi's CHD mortality rate is the
highest in the nation. This study will examine data from the Jackson Heart Study to
determine the effect of socioeconomic status and psychosocial factors on CHD risk in African
Americans in Mississippi.
cardiovascular disease in the United States, and Mississippi's CHD mortality rate is the
highest in the nation. This study will examine data from the Jackson Heart Study to
determine the effect of socioeconomic status and psychosocial factors on CHD risk in African
Americans in Mississippi.
CHD is a disease that is characterized by narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply
blood to the heart. As a result, insufficient amounts of oxygen and nutrients reach the
heart, which can cause chest pain or heart attack. Studies have shown that people's
socioeconomic status is associated with their health, and that African Americans experience
the highest rates of heart disease in the U.S. The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is currently
being conducted in Jackson, Mississippi, and is studying the factors that influence the
development of cardiovascular disease in African American men and women. This study will
examine data from the JHS to determine the effect of socioeconomic status and psychosocial
factors on CHD risk in African Americans in Mississippi.
This study will recruit participants from the JHS only. Participants will report to the
study site at least once for 4.5 hours for baseline measurements. Visits will include
measurements of body size and blood pressure, an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram, an
ultrasound of the carotid artery, blood and urine collection, a lung function test, and
interviews regarding health status and sociocultural aspects of life. Follow-up evaluations
will occur 5 and 10 years after starting the study. Outcomes will include self-report and
electrocardiogram-defined CHD, as well as measures of various social and psychological
factors.
blood to the heart. As a result, insufficient amounts of oxygen and nutrients reach the
heart, which can cause chest pain or heart attack. Studies have shown that people's
socioeconomic status is associated with their health, and that African Americans experience
the highest rates of heart disease in the U.S. The Jackson Heart Study (JHS) is currently
being conducted in Jackson, Mississippi, and is studying the factors that influence the
development of cardiovascular disease in African American men and women. This study will
examine data from the JHS to determine the effect of socioeconomic status and psychosocial
factors on CHD risk in African Americans in Mississippi.
This study will recruit participants from the JHS only. Participants will report to the
study site at least once for 4.5 hours for baseline measurements. Visits will include
measurements of body size and blood pressure, an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram, an
ultrasound of the carotid artery, blood and urine collection, a lung function test, and
interviews regarding health status and sociocultural aspects of life. Follow-up evaluations
will occur 5 and 10 years after starting the study. Outcomes will include self-report and
electrocardiogram-defined CHD, as well as measures of various social and psychological
factors.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant in the Jackson Heart Study
- Diagnosis of coronary heart disease
Exclusion Criteria:
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