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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants

NCT00362128 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 2072

Last updated 2020-01-21

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    collaborator NIH

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Judith Wylie-Rosett, EdD · Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-01-31
Primary Completion
2009-07-31
Completion
2009-10-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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