Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos Youth Study
The Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a multi-center epidemiologic study in Hispanic/Latino populations to assess the role of acculturation in the prevalence and development of disease, and to identify factors playing a protective or harmful role in the health of Hispanics/Latinos. The target population of 16,000 persons of Hispanic/Latino origin, specifically Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and Central/South American, were recruited through four Field Centers in Miami, San Diego, Chicago and the Bronx area of New York.
Acronym: HCHS-SOLY
Clinical Centers: 4
Participants: 1,600
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Ending:
Funding: NHLBI
Study Design: Cross-sectional observational study