Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome X
Conditions
Keywords
Blood Pressure, High, Obesity, Tobacco Use Disorder
Brief 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.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Chinese immigrant * Currently residing in NYC
Exclusion criteria
* Under 18 years of age * Not of Chinese dissent * Born outside mainland China
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants With Hypertension | 4 years | Systolic BP above 129 or Diastolic BP above 79. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Observational The study design was a cross-sectional observational cohort design. | 2,072 |
| Total | 2,072 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Observational |
|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 390 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 1682 Participants |
| Age, Continuous | 53 years |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 2072 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 1093 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 979 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 2,072 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 2,072 |
Outcome results
Primary
Number of Participants With Hypertension
Systolic BP above 129 or Diastolic BP above 79.
Time frame: 4 years
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Observational | Number of Participants With Hypertension | 532 participants |