The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

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The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is the largest, most comprehensive long-term study of Hispanic and Latino health and disease in the United States. Participants were recruited in 2008-2010 through multi-stage probability sampling across four field centers (Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; Bronx, NY; and San Diego, CA). Participants returned for two in-person clinic examinations (Visit 2 from 2014-2017 and Visit 3 from 2020-2024), with a fourth examination anticipated next year.

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  • About the study

    The HCHS/SOL aims to identify: 

    • The prevalence of specific long-term or chronic conditions  especially heart and lung conditions including heart disease, stroke, asthma, COPD, and sleep disorders.
    • Risks and protective factors linked to developing these conditions. 
    • The relationship between initial health and future health events for people from diverse backgrounds who identify as Hispanic and/or Latino and currently live in the United States.

    The HCHS/SOL additionally supports a growing portfolio of ancillary studies investigating specific risk factors and health outcomes in this population. See the figures below for a summary of all data available and a timetable of all completed examinations.

  • Research Opportunities

    • Interested researchers can lead impactful publications and submit proposals for ancillary studies funded through dedicated grant opportunities, leveraging existing cohort data to address novel research questions.
    • Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have strong opportunities for theses, dissertations, mentored research projects, and secondary data analysis.
    • Early-career investigators are encouraged to apply for NIH R-series awards using existing datasets and population.

    For more information on the manuscript or ancillary study proposal process visit the main study website linked here: https://sites.cscc.unc.edu/hchs/

    If you are interested in collaborating with the HCHS/SOL, please fill out the interest form linked here: https://umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN1bLTDi1q9fNIi

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